In a small office, Eshan, Kamilah, and Jia are colleagues working on different projects. Eshan is the manager and is privy to the company's strategic plans, while Kamilah and Jia are unaware of them. One day, Eshan receives an email stating that the company plans to expand its operations in another city and has chosen Jia to lead the new branch due to her expertise. Eshan is instructed to keep this information confidential until the official announcement in two weeks, as the company does not want to disrupt current projects.

Kamilah, who is planning to move to the same city for personal reasons, has mentioned her relocation plans to Jia in passing but not to Eshan, as they do not discuss personal matters. Jia sees this as a mere coincidence but feels conflicted as it could affect her decision to accept the new role. Meanwhile, Eshan, unaware of Kamilah's plans, worries about how to transition Jia's current responsibilities without arousing suspicion about the new branch.

One afternoon, while Eshan is in a meeting, Kamilah talks to Jia about her excitement for the move, and Jia's knowledge of the upcoming opportunity slips out. Jia quickly covers up by saying she heard a rumor and isn't sure about its authenticity. Kamilah grows excited about the potential of working together with Jia in the new city, considering how Jia's project skills could be an asset for starting up in a new market. She remains oblivious to the fact that this 'rumor' is actually true and that Jia is chosen to head the branch where Kamilah is moving.

As the days pass, Jia keeps her knowledge from Eshan, given the confidentiality she must maintain, but is torn about discussing anything further with Kamilah. Kamilah, on the other hand, considers discussing these 'rumors' with Eshan to find out more about any official company plans that could benefit her after her move. How should Jia approach her discussions with Eshan and Kamilah, considering the confidentiality agreement with her employer and the incomplete knowledge that each party holds?

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Jia understands she has inadvertently disclosed sensitive information to Kamilah under the assumption that it was a rumor. Jia also knows that Eshan is the only other person in the office who has the same information but is bound by confidentiality not to discuss it. Aware that Kamilah is planning a personal move and has no knowledge of being involved in the company's strategic plans, Jia now must navigate her conversations carefully to uphold the confidentiality agreement and manage her colleagues' expectations.

Jia should acknowledge to Eshan that Kamilah inadvertently became aware of a rumor regarding the expansion and her potential involvement in it and inquire about the best course of action without implying confirmation of the rumor. Jia is positioned to explain to Eshan that Kamilah has personal reasons to be interested in the company's expansion to the new city, which could influence how Eshan plans for the transition of her current duties, all without revealing that Jia knows these personal reasons from Kamilah directly.

Simultaneously, Jia must address the situation with Kamilah without confirming the truth behind what Kamilah believes is merely a rumor. Jia should avoid discussing or speculating on the subject further with Kamilah to prevent further leaks of unannounced company plans. If Kamilah attempts to bring up the rumor to Eshan, Jia should not express certainty about the expansion plans.

Throughout this delicate balance of discussions, Jia's primary obligation is to respect the confidentiality agreement while managing her colleagues' expectations and avoiding giving confirmations that could lead to misinformation. Maintaining a professional stance, without endorsement or denial of the rumors, would be key in her interactions with both Eshan and Kamilah until the official announcement is made by the company.