Gemotions

The silence of the office was broken only by the rhythmic tapping of Nina's fingers on her desk. She was waiting, her every nerve on edge. She had been working on the presentation for the last three months, and she had to nail it.

She’d spent the morning observing her rival, Robert. She needed to know everything. What questions would he ask? What weaknesses could she expose?

The email arrived, and she took a deep breath. She glanced at the screen, and she felt a wave of cold rush over her. Her hands began to shake as she read the message.

Her heart pounded in her chest.