Chapter 42

Leah sat at her desk, her eyes fixed on the computer screen in front of her. However, her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the president, Ethan and Mel the employee under her. Leah noticed their absence from the office, which was unusual since they rarely took time off together. She couldn't help but wonder if there was more to their relationship than just a professional one.

Her thoughts drifted back to a time when she had scolded Mel for being late, and Ethan had come to her defense. Leah remembered the protective and caring nature that Ethan had displayed towards Mel. It had left her with a nagging feeling that there might be something going on between them.

A few weeks later, when Mel took a day off without informing her, Leah had reported it to Ethan. To her surprise, he had defended Mel, indicating that he had permitted her to take the day off. Leah was taken aback by this since it was unlike Ethan to intervene in such a small matter. Leah was struggling to co