Chapter 35 A Rumour

• Elle's footsteps stopped right after entering the cafeteria on the ground floor and on the same floor as the lobby. The company provided a canteen where employees could have lunch. They made it to maintain efficiency so the employees wouldn't have to leave the company and walked quite a distance to find lunch. Of course, they were not obliged to eat there. It was merely a choice they could take or leave if there was a better option.
• Elle's eyes wandered around the room. The canteen was spacious, but only a handful of people sat there. She tilted her head, somewhat felt strange knowing the situation. In her memory, the place became a favorite because it offered affordable prices with good taste. Why did it turn quiet?
• "You must wonder why this place is deserted," Chris guessed right on target. He seemed to read Elle's mind because it was exactly what she was thinking.