Weeks go by and Edward can’t seem to see a light at the end of the tunnel. With the evidence Alina has, combined with her manipulative talents, Edward’s job and overall reputation is at risk. He is Alina’s puppet, doing all she asks of him, working hours on end, accruing anger eith each passing day.
“Bro, are you sure this is even worth it? You barely have a life now. You work, eat, barely tho, and sleep even less. I’m sure if you mess up Alina will tell everyone, but you might be able to find job elsewhere “- friend
“…….” – Edward
“Bro, are you even listening! Snap out of it! You can’t let her own you like that! It’s like she snatched your soul! Man, you need to get it together, for your own sake!”- friend
“…..” – Edward
“Edward!!!! We don’t pay you to chat! Get back to work!”- Alina
Edward goes back to work. Alina knows where Edward goes on his breaks, so she prohibits Edward from talking to his friend, saying he is a bad influence and promotes alienation from the culture of the finance department.