Penny's POV
I arrived at the restaurant early for my lunch with Felicity, selecting a secluded corner table away from the street-facing windows. The venue was ideal for what I needed - intimate enough for confidential discussions, yet bustling enough that two women dining together wouldn't draw unwanted attention.
After ordering coffee, I attempted to untangle the chaotic thoughts that had plagued me since yesterday evening. Being placed on administrative leave, Dominic appearing with his unexpected proposition, Bernie's surprise visit bearing those peculiar roses, and Roamer's increasingly profound messages - everything felt interconnected like an impossible puzzle, as though my existence had transformed into an overly dramatic soap opera.
