Chapter 52

The atmosphere in the office was tense, a palpable sense of unease hanging in the air as Welbeck strolled in, his usual confident demeanor slightly subdued. The hushed whispers and furtive glances exchanged among his employees did not escape his notice, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding as he made his way through the maze of cubicles.

As he approached a group of employees gathered near the water cooler, their voices lowering to whispers in his presence, Welbeck couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in curiosity. The usual bustling energy that filled the workspace had been replaced by a somber seriousness, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere he was accustomed to.

"Well, no need to freak out, what are y'all hiding?" Welbeck's voice cut through the tense silence, his tone laced with curiosity and a hint of amusement. The group turned to face him, their expressions a mix of surprise and guilt as they struggled to come up with a plausible explanation for their behavio