Amia chuckled, trying to ease the tension. "Hey, it was free! No need to get upset over this. Plus, we just have to fill this out and claim our bonuses. Not a bad deal, right?" She nudged Sophie, who nodded quickly in agreement.
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Stacia chimed in, attempting to lighten the mood further, "That’s right! It’s an extra reward from the manager. Why let this ruin our day?"
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Reed looked at Helen, who still seemed upset, and tried to reassure her, "Maybe the manager just wants our honest feedback. Think of it as a little test!"
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Helen took a deep breath, her expression softening. "You’re right. I just found the experience a bit dull. But with the bonus, I’ll let it go!"
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With that, everyone relaxed, exchanging knowing smiles. Just then, the manager’s assistant entered with six envelopes, smiling warmly. "Thank you all for your participation. You can take your questionnaires home if you need more time. Here are your bonuses." He handed each of them an envelope.
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Helen opened hers, surprised by the thickness of the bonus inside. She smiled in satisfaction, holding it up. "Alright, this was worth it after all!"
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Everyone’s eyes lit up, even Jack’s usual indifference giving way to curiosity as he opened his envelope and nodded approvingly. "In that case, I’ll make sure to give thorough feedback." He raised his envelope with a grin, prompting laughter from the others.
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"Alright then, let’s head out!" Stacia playfully waved to the group, and one by one, they headed home with their thoughts and the bonus-filled envelopes in hand, as the morning light softly lit up the quiet nightclub.
End...
To be continued??