★Nathan★
“Well,” I muttered under my breath as I walked through the glass doors of Grant & Co. I could immediately pick up the difference. It was, of course, subtle at first. Two employees near the reception area lowered their voices as soon as they spotted me. I swear one of them had shot me a wink. But I was too surprised to react. I also tried to pretend like I didn’t notice, even though I did. The whisper of curiosity drifted behind me like a shadow. I headed toward the elevators and stepped inside. Two analysts entered with me, greeting me politely, but one of them kept sneaking glances in my direction. When the doors opened on their floor, they stepped out quickly, whispering as the elevator closed again. It was not hostile. Not even uncomfortable. It was just different. I was used
