The Office Encounter:
Amelia arrived at Kane Industries the next morning, her heart pounding. The towering glass building gleamed under the morning sun, and for a moment, she wondered how she had ended up here — just a small-town girl in a world of power suits and expensive watches.
Her first task was to meet her manager, but as she walked through the lobby, she almost ran straight into him — Adrian Kane.
He was talking on his phone, sharp suit immaculate, phone pressed to his ear, every inch the untouchable CEO. When he noticed her, he ended the call with a polite "I'll call back" and gave her a small nod, the corner of his lips curling into that familiar, mysterious smile.
"Good morning, Ms. Turner," he said, his voice calm yet commanding.
"G-Good morning, Mr. Kane," she stammered, trying not to let her nerves show.
Adrian studied her for a moment, his dark eyes unreadable. "I trust your first day will be… interesting."
Amelia swallowed hard. She had no idea what he meant, but the tension in the air made her feel both terrified and curious. As she walked to her desk, she noticed him watching her from across the office. Her pulse quickened.
Was it admiration, curiosity, or something else? She didn't know — and she couldn't wait to find out.
Cliffhanger: Who was this man really, and why did it feel like he could see straight into her soul?