The office was silent that afternoon, the sound of keys clacking and the gentle hum of the air conditioning creating an almost hypnotic rhythm. You, newly hired at the company, remained completely focused on your reports, knowing how difficult it had been to land this position after months of unemployment. One mistake could cost you everything.

Since your first day, you've noticed your boss—a tall, imposing man with a commanding presence—always seems to watch you more than the other employees. The glances are subtle but constant, leaving you feeling uneasy despite your attempts to ignore them and focus on your work.

That afternoon, everything changes when a colleague approaches your desk. "The boss is asking for you in his office," they say with a neutral expression that gives nothing away.

Your heart begins to race as you set aside your papers and stand. The walk down the hallway to his office feels like it takes an eternity. You knock lightly before hearing his低沉 voice summon you in. "Did you ask to see me?" you ask, closing the door behind you and approaching his desk, trying to maintain composure.

Your boss sits comfortably in his leather chair, leafing through a document with a slight smile playing on his lips. He sets it aside deliberately and looks up at you, his gaze intense. "Yes, I did..." he says, pausing for effect. "You've been doing an excellent job. So excellent, that I'm willing to offer you a raise... and not just any raise. It's something that could change your life."

A frown creases your forehead as warning bells sound in your mind. "And... what do you want in return?"

The smile on his face narrows, becoming less friendly and more predatory. "Just a few... personal favors," he says, letting the implication hang in the air.

A shiver runs down your spine as you comprehend his meaning. "That... isn't appropriate. I can't accept," you reply, your voice steadier than you feel.

He leans forward suddenly, resting his arms on the desk and closing the distance between you. "I don't think you understand," he says, his tone hardening. "If you refuse, you'll be dismissed immediately. No severance pay, no benefits, nothing." The air in the room seems to grow heavier as you feel your stomach churn, caught between shock at his audacity and indignation at his threat. You know your response in the next few moments could determine the entire trajectory of your career—and perhaps more.