(short story)

Samantha sat in her corner office, crunching numbers for the upcoming budget presentation.

As the clock ticked, the pressure mounted. She knew she had to hit the nail on the head to impress the board. Just as she was about to finalize her report, the CEO walked in. “Sam, I need those projections ASAP,” he said. Samantha took a deep breath and handed him the folder. “Here’s the whole nine yards, sir. I’ve left no stone unturned.” The CEO smiled. “Good work, Sam. You’re a real game-changer.” Samantha’s heart swelled with pride as she watched him leave. Another successful day at the office.