When the two returned to the office, their arms full of food, Phoebe Lockwood was back as well. She was currently in the middle of the office, smugly bragging.
"President Helmanro is such an amiable and gentlemanly man. I asked to take a photo with him, and he didn't refuse me at all. He even looked at the picture and kept complimenting me on how pretty I was."
Her colleagues all looked on with envy, and the requisite ass-kissing soon followed.
"Wow, Lockwood, you're so impressive! You got to meet President Helmanro in person! That's an honor previously reserved for the First Lady."
"Lockwood, you're so young and you've already met President Helmanro. You have a limitless future ahead of you!"
"That's right! Maybe you'll become a cabinet member like your father. I'll definitely vote for you then."
...
Seeing this scene, Claire Sinclair scoffed.
Holloway suddenly shouted, "Everyone, the takeout's here! Lunchtime!"
"Finally, we can eat! I'm starving."
"What's good today?"
