Synopsis

A subtle shift occurred in Bill's demeanor when he learned of a new acquisition for his colleague. It wasn't a boisterous envy, but a quiet discontent that steadily grew. Mavis, observing this, gently urged him to dismiss the feeling, but the suggestion seemed to take root in Bill’s mind, blossoming into an all-consuming preoccupation. He found himself increasingly distracted, his attention fractured and scattered. The consequence was inevitable: a lapse in concentration during his work led to a