I walked back into the building.
Most of the staff had already left. Only cleaners moved quietly between desks, the soft hum of a vacuum echoing against the glass walls. The place felt different in the evening.
Bigger and colder.
My heels sounded too loud, as I dragged my tired legs towards Victor's office.
The elevator ride felt endless. I watched my reflection in the mirror, trying to calm my sighs.
I looked composed but didn't feel it.
When the doors opened, they were already inside.
Victor sat behind his desk. Elena beside him. Loretta stood near the window with her arms folded.
I gave a small wave as I stepped in.
"Sit, Lys," Elena said gently.
I sat.
Victor cleared his throat.
"Alyssa."
Just my name.
It shouldn't have mattered, but it did.
"What happened today cannot repeat itself."
My stomach stiffened
as he turned slightly towards Loretta.
"Did you give her the documents?"
