By the time Emma Hart returned from LY, it was nearly noon. With documents that needed to be returned to the company, she skipped lunch to avoid any delays and headed straight back to the office.
Upon placing the documents on her desk, Emma's stomach protested loudly with a rumble. She grabbed a glass of water from the desk, its coolness a stark contrast to her preference.
Intent on fetching some hot water instead, she reflected on her morning - not a drop of water had passed her lips, consumed as she was with waiting for LY's manager to conclude a meeting that dragged on for two excruciating hours. Once the meeting ended, Emma found herself burdened with new tasks.
It seemed there was no explicit directive for her to deliver the documents before 9 AM. Her hasty arrival at LY resulted in a dismissive receptionist informing her of the ongoing meeting, marking the start of her lengthy wait.
