Stella's POV
My coffee meeting with Maya had been pleasant enough, but returning to work brought an unexpected interruption. Late afternoon, as I was putting the finishing touches on an important report, my desk phone rang. The receptionist informed me that someone was waiting in the lobby, insisting on speaking with me despite not having an appointment.
I sighed deeply, wondering what cosmic joke had landed so many irritating people in my life lately. Better to confront this nuisance immediately before it became a persistent problem. I informed the receptionist I'd come down myself, making it clear this visitor wasn't authorized to enter the main building.
