Erick
The morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of my office at Cheshire Enterprises, highlighting the sleek lines of the mahogany desk and casting long, purposeful shadows across the polished floors.
I sat behind the desk, files neatly stacked to my right, ready to settle into the workday.
My first priority: meeting with Caleb to finalize details on our joint venture.
I heard the soft click of the door from the hallway and lowered my gaze. The door opened, and Caleb entered, followed unexpectedly by Sonya.
My eyes flicked to Sonya, who froze mid-step and offered a small smile. I shot a look to let her know that this was my workspace and I wouldn't tolerate any drama.
Sonya raised hand—a gesture of helpless surrender. Her posture and forced smile were as calculated as
