The following day, as Kirti made her way to the office, she spotted a luxurious car parked near the entrance. Puzzled and curious, she speculated on who might emerge from the car – perhaps the CEO, a manager, or someone of high rank. Lost in thought, contemplating the possibilities, Kirti was taken aback when Harsh emerged from the car, leaving her pleasantly surprised.

Harsh stepped out of the car, exchanged a friendly greeting with someone inside, and began walking towards the office building. Kirti called out to him, "Harsh, over here! Look behind you." Responding to her call, Harsh initially glanced to the sides before realizing Kirti was referring to him. With a surprised smile, he turned and greeted Kirti warmly.

Kirti inquired, "Is that your car?" Harsh chuckled and replied, "Nope, not mine. You know Aarohi, the only female team leader." Kirti nodded, "Yeah, I've seen her in the team leader's cabin." Harsh explained, "Well, it's her car, not mine. She offered me a lift." Kirti remarked, "Oh, you're pretty lucky then," with a smile. Harsh modestly responded, "Maybe just a little."

During lunch, Kirti shared the incident with Diana, and at that moment, Arjun inquired, "What are you guys talking about?" Kirti relayed the story to him, to which Arjun responded, "You don't know anything about this floor." Intrigued, Kirti asked, "Why do you say that?"

Arjun shared, "Okay, let me enlighten you. Actually, Harsh and Aarohi have been dating since their school days." Kirti, with a curious expression, interjected, "Wait, if they went to the same school, does that mean Robin is also affluent like Team Leader Aarohi?" Arjun, wearing a serious expression, responded, "Let me finish my sentence before you interrupt." Kirti quickly apologized, saying, "Sorry for interruption."

Arjun explained, "In fact, Harsh and Aarohi's grandfathers were not just best friends but also the founders of this company. Harsh's father is the current CEO, and Aarohi's father serves as the chairman. That's why they've known each other so well."

Kirti, with a hint of self-doubt, questioned, "Wait, if their grandfathers founded the company and their parents hold significant roles, why are both Harsh and Aarohi working as regular employees?"

Arjun responded, "There's a reason for it." Kirti inquired, "What's the reason?" Arjun elaborated, "Initially, the founders were ordinary workers in another company. They envisioned creating a company like this and faced challenges from the ground up to build this vast empire. Hence, they established a family rule that if their sons wanted to contribute to the company or pursue any other field, they had to start from the bottom, just like any other person."

Arjun continued, "In fact, the current CEO and Chairman themselves started as regular employees in this very office. It's a tradition they carried forward, and now their children, including Harsh and Aarohi, are following suit, either within this company or in similar roles elsewhere. Their firsthand experience as normal employees has profoundly shaped the workplace culture. This is precisely why the features and benefits provided for employees in this company are exceptional, as they understand the value of a supportive and empowering work environment."

Arjun added, "Given the company's renown, securing a position here requires successfully navigating a rigorous examination and interview process. It's known for being quite challenging, as you've already experienced it." Kirti nodded in agreement.

Arjun continued with intriguing details, "Fascinatingly, only three individuals have achieved a perfect score in these exams. The first is the eldest son of our current CEO, who began as an ordinary employee like us, skillfully advancing to the role of manager and eventually securing a position as one of the managing directors. The second person is our current manager, and the third is Vishnu. Each of them has demonstrated exceptional prowess. It's noteworthy that the CEO's eldest son, despite his current high-ranking position, once worked right here on the 8th floor."

Upon hearing this, Kirti exclaimed, "So that means..." Arjun nodded and added, "Exactly. When the CEO's eldest son held the manager position, our current manager was in the role of a team leader. Now, Vishnu is a team leader under the guidance of our current manager. It's like a lineage of accomplished individuals on these floors. That's precisely why there's envy from other floors; we consistently receive the Best Floor Award every year under their supervision."

Arjun shared, "There have been rumors circulating that the managing director played a role in appointing Aarohi under our manager's leadership and then Harsh under Vishnu's guidance, utilizing his influence in the capacity of a managing director."

Diana chimed in, saying, "Those aren't just rumors; they're the truth. It's common knowledge. That's why anyone with even a glimpse of this company and aspirations to join it wishes to be part of the 8th floor. There's a belief that one's skills can soar to new heights under such influential leadership."

Arjun continued, "You're pretty fortunate. Learning from one of these big shots is an opportunity you shouldn't take lightly. Put in the effort to absorb valuable lessons from him." Kirti grasped the entire office dynamic and understood the rationale behind the opulent employee spaces. Upon returning to her desk, she playfully teased Harsh for not disclosing his relationship with Team Leader Aarohi and his affluent background, lightening the atmosphere with good-natured banter before immersing herself in her work.

Understanding the significance of Vishnu's guidance, Kirti, unlike the previous day, dedicated herself to her tasks with unwavering determination. She worked tirelessly, putting forth her best effort. When she entered the team leader's cabin to submit her completed work, Vishnu, who happened to be standing up to leave, caught sight of her and exclaimed, "Wow! You've wrapped up your tasks exceptionally fast today. Is there a special reason behind this impressive efficiency?"

Kirti replied, "Nothing extraordinary, sir. I just came to understand the true value of your guidance." Vishnu nodded appreciatively and instructed, "Excellent. Please have a seat here. I need to attend to a task that requires a discussion with the manager. In the meantime, feel free to stay here, and if any questions arise, don't hesitate to seek assistance from the other team leaders."

As Vishnu was going to seek assistance from other team leaders, whereas Kirti found herself growing increasingly excited at the prospect of finally seeing Aarohi clearly, a sight that had eluded her until now. As they turned their heads towards them, when Kirti's gaze fell upon Aarohi for first time, Kirti couldn't help but draw a parallel, envisioning her as the protagonist of a beautiful romantic movie. Aarohi's inherent glamour had an instantaneous impact on Kirti, causing her to be captivated by the sheer allure. The regal posture and expressions of Aarohi momentarily stole Kirti's breath away, creating an unexpected flutter in her heart.

While Kirti was admiring Aarohi's beauty, Robin added a playful touch by placing a coffee cup on Aarohi's head, attempting to prevent it from falling in a humorous act. Swiftly, Aarohi turned her head toward Robin, maintaining a serious expression, adding an unexpected element of composure to the amusing scene. To everyone's surprise, the cup remained in place even as Aarohi rotated her head. In response to this entertaining spectacle, Robin and another team leader, Aarav, expressed their enjoyment by clapping their hands and exclaiming, "Woww." The shared laughter and applause added a delightful and light-hearted atmosphere to the office moment.

Maintaining her serious look, Aarohi suddenly stood up and surprised everyone by breaking into a dance, expertly shaking her hands while skillfully maintaining balance with the cup on her head. The unexpected performance left both Robin and Aarav thoroughly entertained, clapping their hands in appreciation of the amusing spectacle. Meanwhile, Kirti and Vishnu observed the unfolding scene with expressions of surprise, taken aback by Aarohi's impromptu dance, adding a delightful and spontaneous twist to the atmosphere.

Suddenly, they seamlessly shifted back to their desks, instantly immersed in their work. Robin, with a file in hand, was seen clarifying doubts with Aarohi, while Aarav continued with his routine tasks. This unexpected transition added an air of suspense and surprise to the faces of both Kirti and Vishnu. Perplexed, they wondered about the abrupt shift in focus. As their gaze moved towards the office door, they spotted the assistant manager, bringing an added layer of intrigue to the unfolding scene.

Both Kirti and Vishnu recognized that the presence of the assistant manager instilled a sense of discipline in them. As she departed, Vishnu urged the other team leaders to assist Kirti if she had any queries and then excused himself from the office. Robin acknowledged the request and returned to his work, while Aarav, smiling warmly, conveyed to Kirti that she could approach him with any questions without hesitation.

Kirti chose not to pose any questions but sat there, confidently stating that she had no doubts when Robin attempted to offer assistance. After a while, Vishnu returned and reviewed the file she had submitted. Impressed, he remarked, "Wow, Kirti, you've made no mistakes today. It seems like Aarav's words from yesterday really boosted your motivation." Kirti simply smiled in response to Vishnu's comment, subtly concealing the true inspiration behind her improved performance.

As Kirti was wrapping up her work and preparing to leave the office, a voice called out to her from behind. Turning around, she saw Arjun, Robin, and Diana making their way towards the lift, coincidentally where she was headed.

Arjun remarked, "Impressive! You completed your tasks quite swiftly today." Kirti responded, "Well, there were no mistakes today, so there wasn't much to review. That's the reason for the early departure today."

As they all entered the lift, Arjun turned to Robin, saying, "You know, today I enlightened Kirti about the ways of the office." Robin playfully retorted, "Well, at least you've performed one great deed in your entire life." Arjun shot back with a grin, "You're just jealous of me."

As the lift reached the 8th floor, a couple emerged, hand in hand from the lift. Observing them, Kirti exclaimed, "Wow! What a romantic couple, openly holding hands. Isn't that lovely?" Arjun, with a hint of skepticism, remarked, "It's just show off." Undeterred, Kirti reflected, "Nevertheless, they are fortunate. Having someone to call a life partner. Here I am, yet to experience a single blossom of love in my entire life," as she entered the lift.

Upon hearing Kirti's words, everyone chuckled. Kirti playfully looked at Arjun and quipped, "Arjun, you're single too, right? How about going on a date?" Arjun, with a smirk, responded, "Being that desperate is not good." Immediately, Robin and Diana turned toward Arjun in unison and retorted, "You're the one saying that," in perfect rhythm, adding a touch of humor to the banter.

Arjun boasted, "By the way, Kirti, I've got a date tomorrow. She's got fantastic curves," demonstrating with his hands and playfully visualizing her image. He continued, "No offense, but you don't even come close to her beauty, and of course, the curves too."

As Arjun indulged in his imaginative description, Kirti couldn't help but feel saddened by his words. Observing Kirti's emotional response, Diana hugged her and exclaimed, "You are disgusting, Arjun. How could you say that to her face?" In response, Kirti questioned with a hint of vulnerability, "Am I not beautiful?" looking at Diana with gentle tears in her eyes. Diana reassured her, saying, "No dear, you are the cutest one I've ever seen," offering words of comfort to her.

With tears in her eyes, Kirti asked, "Really?" From the sidelines, Arjun cynically remarked, "She's just trying to comfort you. Don't fall for her words." Kirti's eyes welled up even more, and witnessing this, Diana clenched her fist, displaying anger towards Arjun. She warned him, "You, if you utter a single word about my beautiful Kirti, I will make a hole in your chest, you bastard."

As they left the office, they went their separate ways. Arjun kept making fun of Kirti, and Diana scolded him, telling him to stop. Despite the lingering banter, Kirti, with a gentle smile, bid them farewell and continued on her way to her home.