A slow smile curved on his lips.
Mia’s frown deepened.
She shut the door completely.
The next morning, Mia stood by the road and lifted her head to look up at the massive building in front of her. Sunlight reflected off the glass exterior. The bold letters read Kayla Corporation.
She lowered her gaze to her phone, checked the address again, then took a slow breath before stepping forward.
“I’m here already,” she said into the phone.
“Have you seen how big this building is?” Hazel said. “I can’t believe you found a job so fast—and they called you the very next day.”
“I’m surprised too,” Mia replied as she walked toward the entrance, her heels clicking softly against the ground. “I don’t really have qualifications—just small office or assistant work. Maybe they’re hiring a lot of people.”
She reached the doors and pushed them open. “I’ll call you later, after I settle in.”
“All right. Tell me how it goes.”
Mia ended the call and stepped inside.
Her eyes moved instinctively around the lobby. The space was wide and polished, the floors gleaming. The receptionist sat behind the desk in a crisp, tailored outfit—far more professional than what Mia was now used to.
Her old workplace had been small, almost empty.
This place was crowded, filled with people moving in different directions, yet everything felt organized and professional.
Mia walked up to the desk.
Before she could speak, the receptionist stood up. “Are you Mia?”
Mia paused, surprised, then nodded. “Yes.”
“Please follow me.”
The receptionist stepped out from behind the desk and walked ahead. Mia followed as they crossed the lobby and stopped near the elevators.
“You can go in now,” the receptionist said, turning back. “Tenth floor. Go straight—you’ll find the manager’s office at the end.”
“Thank you,” Mia replied, stepping into the lift and pressing the button.
As the doors closed, she frowned slightly. It was strange—the receptionist hadn’t just pointed her out. She had personally walked her here.
The elevator rose smoothly.
When it stopped, Mia stepped out and looked around.
The floor was bright and spotless, white walls and glass offices lining the space. People moved past her with files and tablets in hand. Despite the number of employees, the area felt open.
She adjusted her bag on her shoulder and started walking straight ahead.
Then she stopped abruptly.
A man stepped out of a nearby office and came to a halt directly in front of her.
Mia startled and took a step back.
Alexander stood there, tall and relaxed, his hands tucked into his pockets, his gaze fixed on her.
