ENGAGEMENT PARTY

Gerald walked into the open office space where his staff members were busy working on their laptops. He cleared his throat loudly and clapped his hands to get their attention.

"Hey, everyone, I have an important announcement to make," he said with a wide smile. "Tonight is my engagement party with Hazel and I would like you all to be there. It's going to be a blast!"

The staff members looked at each other with dismay. They all disliked Hazel, not only because she was a kleptomaniac but they all believed that she didn't represent them in a good way despite the fact that they gave her the best respect one could ever get being an intelligent colleague who have a wide range knowledge of jewelry making. They also believed that she was only after Gerald's money and power, and that she had seduced him into proposing to her. They felt sorry for Gerald, who seemed oblivious to Hazel's true nature. Although, all these was planted in their head by Arin.

They also resented the fa