Back at Berkshire, the office was so silent, save for the rhythmic clicking of Charlotte's fingers against the keyboard.
The glow from the screen illuminated her tired face as she let out a quiet sigh.
She had been working on these documents for hours, and yet, there still seemed to be no end in sight.
With a tired groan, she stretched her arms, rolling her stiff shoulders before glancing at the clock on the wall. Her eyes widened when she saw It was already past 7 p.m.
Everyone had left, and only the security personnel remained at the entrance. The once bustling office now felt abandoned, and the stillness made her uneasy.
"This is ridiculous," she muttered in a low voice, rubbing her temples.
She had already pushed herself far beyond her limit today, and no matter what Veronica said tomorrow, she simply couldn't continue.
With a decisive nod, she shut down the computer and gathered her things.
