As time passed, the whispers became louder. Colleagues fantasised about stolen glances and lingering touches, spinning imaginative tales of a budding office romance. Cloe and Mr. George found themselves at the centre of attention, their every move scrutinised by curious eyes.

One afternoon, during a team meeting, a colleague casually remarked, "Cloe, you and Mr. George make an excellent team. "A little too great, if you ask me."

Cloe felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment, but she remained calm. "We're professionals, just doing our jobs."