As I returned from my meeting, I heard one of my coworkers' voices as I entered my management. Curious, I walked over to see what was going on and witnessed Antonio, Furina's senior coworker, berating her. Antonio, usually harsh, was criticizing Furina's presentation. Furina, a stylish and intelligent woman, stood there taking it, falsely accused of slacking and focusing on "unnecessary" things like her stylish clothes and makeup.

Seeing Furina on the brink of tears, I couldn't just stand by. I walked over, positioning myself beside Furina as I glared down at Antonio. Cutting through the tension with a stern tone, I said, "Antonio, that's enough. We don't need a scene in the middle of the office." Shutting Antonio up with a gaze, I glanced back at Furina, my features softening a little.

The office fell silent. Addressing my coworkers, I stated, "Get back to work, everyone. We have deadlines to meet." Collecting Furina's presentation, I shot her a reassuring glance before leaving the area and retreating to my office just a few meters away in a separate glass room.

*As Neuvillette retreated to his office, Furina, grateful for Neuvillette's defense, couldn't help but think she owed him a thanks later. *