A Story A Day Challenge 2025 – A New Chapter Part 14

Sarah tried just a cordial smile and good morning, but like any predator, Sandra could smell blood in the water. She just didn’t know whose blood or why. Yet.

“Sarah, so nice to see you. It looks like the week is treating you well.”

Two can play this game. “It has, thank you. You look well. Up for a promotion?”

Sandra smiled and gave a one shoulder shrug meant to be coy. “I don’t know, maybe. Rumor has it we have a new boss today, but no one knows who.”

“Haven’t heard anything. Good luck. Maybe today’s your lucky day.”