Sophia stood frozen for a moment, the weight of his words lingering in the air. The door clicked shut behind him, and she felt the tension slowly drain from her shoulders, only to be replaced by a restless energy that refused to let her settle.
Ethan. *Ethan Carter*. The name echoed in her mind. She had never once imagined the unassuming man who had attended every meeting with a quiet presence was the CEO of the entire company. His power, his charm, his quiet dominance—it was all suddenly clear.
Sophia quickly gathered her things, the restless energy inside her refusing to let her leave just yet. She needed to think. She had to.
She walked toward the window, gazing down at the busy city streets below, but her thoughts were far from the bustling world outside.
*Keep seeing you?*
What did that even mean? He was the CEO. He held all the cards. She had always known the company was driven by power, but this... this felt different. It was personal.
Her phone buzzed on the table, snapping her out of her thoughts. A message from Ethan.
"I'll be waiting for your decision. You know where to find me."