The rest of the day Fiona was forced to watch Katherine interact with everyone.
Katherine had decided to "get acquainted with her husband's workplace," and she did it with the grace and confidence of someone who already saw the 38th floor as part of her future domain. She moved through the open-plan office with Martin occasionally by her side, smiling warmly at every team member, asking polite questions, and making small talk that felt carefully calculated.
She spent extra time with Clara.
The two women seemed to click instantly. Clara, in her deep burgundy dress, laughed brightly at something Katherine said, touching her arm lightly as they stood near the coffee station. Fiona watched from her desk as Clara leaned in and whispered something that made Katherine's eyes sparkle with amusement. Clara looked thrilled by the new dynamic — her smile sharper, her posture more confident, as if she had just gained a powerful new ally.
Fiona looked away.
