Chapter 237 - Shadows of the Past Revisited

  "Dave, take a walk. Cool off. Mark, show me these numbers," she said firmly. It took fifteen minutes to sort out the misunderstanding – a simple data entry error that had snowballed into a full-blown argument. By the time Deonna and Jessica left accounting, the new hire looked slightly shell-shocked. "Is it always this... intense?" Jessica asked hesitantly. Deonna chuckled weakly. "Let's just say we're going through a... transitional period." They had barely made it to the marketing department when a commotion erupted ahead. Rounding the corner, they found a scene of caffeinated chaos. The sleek, high-tech coffee machine – a recent addition meant to boost morale – was spewing coffee like a geyser. Employees scrambled to contain the mess, slipping on the coffee-slicked floor and shouting over each other. "Who tried to make a Venti Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino in this thing?" someone yelled. "I just wanted my morning coffee!" came a plaintive response. Deonna closed her eyes