Coffee Breaks and Unspoken Glances
You Earned It.
Title: Coffee Breaks and Unspoken Glances
Characters:
• Elise Harrow – A sharp, independent senior marketing manager with a meticulous work ethic and a quiet charm.
• Alexander Quinn – The enigmatic CEO of Quinn International, reserved and intimidating, yet quietly observant.
📍 Quinn International — Monday, 8:52 AM
[Company Chat — Direct Message]
Alexander Quinn
I hope I’m not interrupting anything urgent.
Elise Harrow
Good morning, Mr. Quinn. Not at all. (Also — slightly startled to see your name pop up, if I’m honest 😅)
Alexander Quinn
Understood.
Alexander Quinn
I wanted to ask about the numbers from the Santori campaign. I saw your name in the report — you spearheaded that?
Elise Harrow
I did, yes. Is there a particular aspect you had questions about?
Alexander Quinn
Several, but none urgent. Mostly — it was impressive. Clean strategy. I don’t say that lightly.
Alexander Quinn
It’s rare I pause while reading a report.
Elise Harrow
That’s… a rare compliment.
Elise Harrow
(Also, I may or may not have just reread that twice.)
Alexander Quinn
Don’t worry. I proofread messages before sending them too. 😉
Elise Harrow
I didn’t know CEOs used emojis.
Alexander Quinn
Only once a quarter.
Elise Harrow
And I got this quarter’s?
Alexander Quinn
You earned it.
Alexander Quinn
By the way. The coffee machine’s finally been fixed.
Elise Harrow
A miracle. Took only 2 weeks and 12 complaints.
Alexander Quinn
I noticed. Yours were the most… detailed.
Elise Harrow
Someone had to take a stand for real espresso.
Continue Reading In Episode 2.
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