Fearful Anticipation
Despite the covert operations and hushed conversations, the palpable tension in the office was undeniable. Even those out of the loop sensed that something monumental was brewing. Whispers turned into anxious questions.
“When will it all come out?” “What will Barrett do?” Every email notification, every summon to the HR office was met with bated breath. The entire office was on edge, teetering on the precipice of revelation, awaiting the moment the ticking time bomb would finally detonate.