~Sunshine~
"Hello, lovely," he greeted her, reaching out to hold her hand. However, instead of shaking hands, Hazel bowed her head and offered a polite smile. Andrew, surprised by her response, grinned.
"It's nice to meet you as well," he said, seemingly amused by Hazel's formality.
The tone of the conversation took an uncomfortable turn when Andrew remarked, "It seems Emily's leaving is now cut off from him. Are you his new one?"
Hazel, taken aback by the directness of Andrew's question, widened her eyes in discomfort. The inquiry about her relationship with her boss, posing so casually in front of her boss, caught her off guard. She pondered how to respond, aware of the need to navigate the situation diplomatically.
Hazel stammered in response. She shifted her attention from Andrew to Francisco, seeking guidance on this unexpected exchange.
Francisco, maintaining his stoic demeanor, observed the exchange between Andrew and Hazel.