Leon's Pov:
By the time I got to the office, I already knew I wasn't going to have a quiet day.
It wasn't because of anything specific waiting for me there. It was the accumulation of everything from the night before. Rico's voice, Ava's reaction, the way doubt had started to sit in places I usually kept controlled.
I walked into my office and shut the door behind me, dropping my keys on the table before loosening my tie slightly.
For a moment, I just stood there.
Then I exhaled and moved to my desk.
Focus.
That was the only thing that mattered right now.
If Rico wanted me distracted, then the worst thing I could do was let him succeed.
A knock came shortly after.
"Come in."
Emily stepped in, tablet in hand, already looking like she had been working for hours.
"You're early," she said.
"So are you," I replied.
She gave a small nod, stepping closer. "I wanted to check something before the day gets busy."
I gestured for her to continue.
"It's about the file," she said.
