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Emily got to work a bit late as she had wasted time making sure Leonard took his medication and was resting. She also informed Bella to keep an eye on him if she wasn't leaving so soon, and Bella was shocked to hear that Leonard ate crayfish.

If she had been observant, she could have warned Emily against giving Leonard crayfish, but she had spent the whole time talking about Cam.

"I apologize for being late," Emily said as she stepped into Mark's office. They just finished a meeting, and she missed it.

"Emily, I understand that you have found favor in Leonard's eye, but you need to understand that this is an organization people are watching."

"I am so sorry," Emily said. She knew very well that punctuality was key, and every time Mark let her off, rumors were flying.

Mark didn't mean to scold her, but it was important that Emily knew what it meant to do her job.

"Ariel's plan was selected as I was unable to get yours during the meeting," Mark announced.

"I totally understand." If she