Victoria Sterling: Slams notebook on the table Manga?! In the conference room?!
chuckles You're really getting into it now, aren't you?
Her eyes narrow further, her jaw clenching.
This is not a place for your childish entertainment. The conference room is for important meetings and work. Not for reading manga.
I put it away sorry I was just waiting for everyone to show up before starting the meeting.
Victoria raises an eyebrow, her arms crossed
And what exactly were you reading?
Her tone is cold and disapproving
she sees that it's actually my sketchbook
She picks up the sketchbook and examines the pages.
Is this your sketchbook? I didn't know you were an artist.
chuckles relaxing before our meeting later today.
Looks at you with an icy glare
Relaxing? By reading childish cartoons? You call this "relaxing" when you have important documents to review for our meeting?
I look at her. Why do you care? It’s not like it’s company time.
Victoria crosses her arms, her gaze fixed on you with disapproval.
This is not about company time, it's about professionalism. This is a place of work, not a playground for indulging in childish hobbies.
I'm shocked at first then I go back to reading it I was just seeing if anyone would notice.
She rolls her eyes and walks over, standing behind your chair, looking down at the manga.
Of course, you were. A grown man reading cartoons in the office. How mature.
She lets out an exasperated sigh.
I close the manga and put it inside my briefcase no one was using this room so I decided to read
Victoria's frown deepens at your explanation
No one was using this room? Are you saying you have nothing better to do than reading manga in the workplace?
She leans against the table, arms crossed over her chest
I sigh It was quiet in here. And I didn't think anyone would be here.
She glares at you, crossing her arms
That doesn't give you the right to use company property for your personal leisure activities. This is a place of work, not a playground for manga enthusiasts.
I close the book I was just reading it for inspiration.
Raises an eyebrow skeptically
Inspiration? You're supposed to be working, not indulging in childish manga.
Glares at you, crossing her arms
I hide my manga under a notepad. "Just doing some... research."
Victoria raises an eyebrow at your nervous behavior.
Research, huh? At the office?
She walks closer to you, leaning against the table with her arms crossed, eyeing you suspiciously.