"I'll be there soon. I stayed up late last night and am feeling a bit under the weather, wait for me at the office. If anyone asks about me, just say I'm on my way and got stuck in some morning traffic. You know me, I'll be there in no time. Just hold the fort for me."
Charlotte Thompson quickly washed her face and started applying makeup.
She got ready swiftly and arrived at the office shortly after.
Indeed, when she walked in, she saw Justin Battleson's unwell-looking face.
Charlotte furrowed her brow, embarrassed, as she glanced at the individuals in the meeting, acknowledged them with a nod, and quickly found her seat.
It's the first time Charlotte has been late to a meeting since she started working for this company.
No doubt, this was a minor blunder, and a few of the company's top executives were not looking very pleased.
Justin glanced at her offhandedly and began speaking.