Lena stepped out of her car, the soft morning sun casting a warm glow on the glass of her company’s building. She took a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering tiredness from last night. Grocery shopping had been a distraction, but sleep had been elusive. Her mind was still tangled in thoughts of work, and now, the uncertainty of Grayson’s message.
Straightening her coat, she strode into the lobby, her heels clicking softly against the polished marble floor. Employees greeted her with polite nods as she walked past, but she barely acknowledged them. Her focus was on getting to her office and starting the day like normal.
But the moment she stepped out of the elevator onto her floor, Arianna was already approaching her, her expression tight with urgency.
"Ma’am," Arianna said, fa
