~ ~ PHOENIX ~ ~

"I have to go now," Adeline said as she packed up her stuff.

"The boss said she wouldn't be coming today so you are in charge of the rest of the staff."

"Is that a wise decision?" I asked. "I haven't been exactly friendly with any other staff except you and you know my situation. I doubt they will listen to me."

"Do not get in an argument with them and just write down their names," she said as she applied her make-up. "They would lose their jobs once the boss comes tomorrow."

"That would only put an even bigger target on my back than...