The following day as early as possible, Mason walked into the office, his eyes fixed on the floor, trying to avoid eye contact with anyone. He noticed Louisa and Michael, his boss, engaged in a hushed conversation, but he attempted to ignore them, walking past with a deliberate air of indifference.Louisa, however, wouldn't let him off the hook. She flashed her mischievous grin and called out, "Hey, Mason! How can you just walk past us without saying hello, especially when your boss is here?"Mason kept moving, pretending he hadn't heard her. But Louisa's words hung in the air, and Michael's voice boomed out, "Mason, get back here! Now!"Mason's heart sank, but he turned around, his expression neutral. "Yes, sir?"Michael's face was red with annoyance. "What's wrong with you, Mason? Can't even be bothered to greet your colleagues?"Louisa chimed in, her tone dripping with sweetness. "Yeah, Mason, we're starting to think you're avoiding us."Mason shrugged, his eyes darting between the
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