It was already past quitting time, but Sophie was still buried in the files on her desk. She hadn't finished organizing them, and there was also a report she needed to complete. It wasn't urgent, but she wanted to get it done today rather than leave it for tomorrow.
Just then, the internal line from the general manager's office rang. Sophie hurriedly picked it up. Ned's low voice came through: "I'm taking you out for dinner."
"But I haven't finished my report yet," Sophie replied, still busy.
The call was abruptly ended. She was stunned for a moment but didn't think much of it and continued working.
A little while later, the door to the general manager's office opened. Ned walked over and tapped on her desk. "Let's go. It's dinner time. People aren't machines—you need to rest even if you have work. There's always more work waiting."
Sophie looked up at him, then reluctantly stood up and followed him to the parking lot. "Where are we going for dinner?"
