Bryony: Well (laughs), it was Laura Denning, before she went off on maternity leave. Then it was Mia, who replaced her, and now – it’s both of them! It doesn’t really work but … Do you know what’s going to happen? I mean, am I going to carry on getting paid? I’ve got rent to pay and if I can’t work …

Marlow: These are all things you’ll have to ask your Human Resources department. As I’m sure you can appreciate, I’m investigating the fire.

Bryony: I know. I just – well, I can’t afford to lose the money, that’s all.

Marlow: You say you like it there. So you enjoy your job? Have you always been happy at Morris & Wood?

Bryony: Totally. It’s an awesome place to work, I mean the offices are – were, I mean – the offices were amazing. Shit! I can’t believe they’re actually gone. Who could have done it?

Marlow: That’s what we’re trying to ascertain.

Bryony: And you think it was someone who worked there? That’s why you’re interviewing us all?

Marlow: No, I’m not saying that. I’m just trying to build up a picture of what the staff thought of the company, and how you all felt about working for Harry Wood.

Bryony: Well, Harry’s amazing. He’s a totally great boss. Everyone loves working for Harry – you won’t be able to find one person who doesn’t. Harry always stops and talks to you, he’s (laughs) … I don’t know. He’s very good- looking.

Marlow: So, in your opinion, you think everyone believes Harry Wood is a good CEO?

Bryony: Oh God, yeah. I mean, I don’t really know what a CEO does or anything, but if you mean do I think everyone was happy working for him, then as I say, totally. That’s why no one ever leaves.

Marlow: I see someone left very recently. Sarah Clifton?

Bryony: Oh, right, Sarah. Yes, of course. I forgot about her.

Marlow: Do you know why she did?

Bryony: Not for sure, but I heard the rumours.

Marlow: The rumours?

Bryony: Yeah. She had issues with her boss, Mike Lewis. But … well, one day she’d suddenly just gone. She was a very quiet girl. I didn’t even realise she’d left until a week later.

Marlow: Did you hear any other rumours, Miss Knight?

Bryony: Like what?

Marlow: Anything at all.

Bryony: (pauses) There are always rumours in an office that big; it depends which one you mean.

Henrietta James, Senior Account Manager