As the door clicked shut behind Sam, the room plunged into a heavy, suffocating silence. Emily’s chest tightened with an overwhelming mixture of anger and disbelief. Without hesitation, she shot up from her chair, her movements sharp and fueled by fury.
“What the heck do you think you’re doing?” she spat, her voice laced with venom as her glare burned into Matt.
Matt, ever composed, rose to his feet as well. His hands slid casually into his pockets, and a maddeningly smug smile curved his lips. “What do you mean? I came for a business meeting. Fancy seeing you here.”
Emily’s anger flared even hotter at his calm demeanor. “This is no time for jokes, Matt! What the heck are you doing at my workplace? What corny and sick play of yours is this?!”
Matt’s smile didn’t falter. “Emily,
