CHAPTER 16 : Heartache Over Heartache

“That was tiring.” Luna said, slumping on her office chair.

“Oh, you’re back. How’s that case going?”

“Bad. Really bad.”

“Really?”

“I might not win this case.”

“That bad?”

“Yes, that bad.”

They were still talking about the cases that they handled that day when the CEO’s secretary went up to them and cut their conservation.

“Uhm, excuse me.”

“Uhhh. Yes? Is there anything we can help you with?”

“Mr. Livingstone wants to see you both.”

“Now?”

“I’m afraid, yes.”

“I guess we should go before we call it a day.”

“I guess we should.” Alicia agreed.

After relaying the CEO’s message, the secretary went back to her office, leaving Luna and Alicia alone again. They stayed a bit, trying to finish the conversation they had before heading to the CEO’s office.

“Ah, yes. Luna and Alicia.”

“Is there any problem, Sir?”

“Well, I don’t want to sugarcoat things. I want to be completely honest to my employees.”