I looked up from the papers I'm reading when I heard a knock on the door. I saw Christine reluctantly standing in the doorway. I didn't even realize she's been there the whole time.
"What is it Christine?" I said before immediately returning the focus to what I was doing.
"Ahm sir, can I go home now? I already asked for your permission earlier so that I'll be out by nine."
I glanced at the watch. I didn't even notice the passage of time.
"Go ahead. Just make sure to submit first thing in the morning, the minutes of the meeting with Mr. Kazuki."
I picked up the mug of coffee while I'm still busy reading but I put it down when I realized it's empty. I was about to get up to make another cup but Christine immediately approached me and took the mug.
"I'll do it sir."
I just nodded.
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