Jane asked her supervisor for permission to leave early, her heart already pounding with anxiety. This wasn't the lady who'd actually employed her, the owner rarely came into work herself, preferring to let the business run while she enjoyed the fruits of her success. Instead, it was one of the higher-ups entrusted to manage the place in her absence, and this particular supervisor was notoriously strict when it came to certain things. Punctuality. Dedication. Following protocol to the letter.
Jane knocked at his office door. No answer at first, which only made her more nervous. Her palms were already sweating.
She knocked again, softer this time, having no intention of agitating him.
"Come in!" The man's voice barked through the door like whoever was knocking had just interrupted something extremely important.
Jane gulped, bracing herself. She pushed open the door and stepped inside.
