I tried to ignore the stares from the other managers as I sat near an empty table.
Agatha sat across from me and offered to get my food, asking what I liked.
Her kindness seemed to stem from my new position as her boss. Despite this, I hesitated, wanting to maintain some independence.
"It's okay, I'll get it myself," I replied with a smile. However, as I attempted to stand, a force pushed me back into my chair.
"Where do you think you're going?" The only person bold enough to challenge me like this was Nicole, leaving me puzzled about her relationship with Gianni.
Yet, Gianni had made it clear that no one should bully me, so I felt Nicole should be no exception.
"Why else would I be here? I don't have gossip partners like you," I shrugged, noticing her scowl. Her words
