The gatekeeper nodded approvingly. "Better safe than sorry, I always say. We wouldn't want any mix-ups or delays if something were to happen. Once you're done, you're free to go."
As Laura handed back the clipboard, she playfully saluted the gatekeeper. "All set, sir! I'm officially traceable now. Hehee!"
The gatekeeper chuckled as he took the clipboard. "Thank you, ma'am. You're free to go now. Success, and good luck with your desire."
The air inside the YECO company was brisk and clean, carrying a faint scent of freshly cut grass and the subtle aroma of coffee from a nearby cafe. The sky was a perfect shade of blue, with fluffy white clouds lazily drifting by that indicated a fine day.
