And whatever had started between Kael and Adrian…
It clearly wasn't finished yet.
The rest of the morning passed quickly.
Emails stacked up. Reports needed review. Someone from finance asked a question Iren had to answer twice before they understood it.
Normal work.
The kind of ordinary routine that made last night's polished corporate reception feel like something from a different life.
Still, the thought lingered.
Kael and Adrian.
Competitors.
History.
Iren frowned slightly at his screen, trying to focus on the document in front of him.
Across the office, Milo laughed at something one of the marketing staff had said.
Phones rang.
Keyboards clicked.
The building carried its usual rhythm.
Nothing dramatic.
Nothing unusual.
Until the floor manager walked past quickly, speaking in a lower voice than usual.
"…Yes, they're already on their way up."
Iren didn't think much of it at first.
