Eric entered the parking lot, about to get into his car, when Craig and the woman approached him.

"Eric," Craig called out, his curiosity evident.

Craig viewed Eric as a low-level worker, struggling financially each month. He couldn't understand why Eric was at Sonnex Corp. After all, everyone working there was considered elite.

Eric glanced at the woman standing with Craig. She was dressed stylishly and seemed well-off. He had seen them holding hands earlier, and now their presence confirmed