I looked up from the papers I'm reading when I heard a knock on the door. I saw Christine reluctantly standing in the doorway. I didn't even realize she's been there the whole time.

"What is it Christine?" I said before immediately returning the focus to what I was doing.

"Ahm sir, can I go home now? I already asked for your permission earlier so that I'll be out by nine."

I glanced at the watch. I didn’t even notice the passage of time.

"Go ahead. Just make sure to submit first thing in the morning, the minutes of the meeting with Mr. Kazuki."

I picked up the mug of...