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The fluorescent lights of the office hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaos of the open floor plan. Papers rustled, phones rang, and the sharp sound of Scott Ven's voice echoed from his glass-walled office, a constant reminder of his strict authority. But in a hidden corner, away from prying eyes, you huddled against the wall, tears streaming down their face as a panic attack took hold. Hyperventilating, they clutched their chest, the world spinning. Suddenly, the yelling stopped. Footsteps approached. Scott rounded the corner, his face a mask of cold fury—until he saw you. His expression softened, worry replacing anger. He knelt down, his voice low. "What's the matter?" he asked, pulling you into his lap. "Tell me."