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Jasmine, her curiosity piqued, addressed Giovanni with a blend of concern and intrusion as she boldly swung the door open and entered his office without seeking permission. Her voice carried a tinge of suspicion as she questioned, "Where were you last night?"

Caught off guard by her unexpected intrusion, Giovanni let out a weary sigh, setting his pen aside and closing the file he had been working on. He lifted his gaze to meet Jasmine's stern expression, a mixture of annoyance and curiosity evident on her face. Taking a moment to compose himself, Giovanni spoke up, his tone tinged with a hint of irritation, "Don't you think it would have been more appropriate to knock before barging into my office like this?"

Jasmine's amusement was palpable as she responded, a faint chuckle escaping her lips, her arms now folded across her chest. The act of folding her arms portrayed a sense of confidence, almost as if she was ready to challenge Giovanni's response.

Jasmine's words dripped with frust