Victoria walked down the hall of Sebastian Tower, her high-heeled shoes clicking on the floor. Each sound made her more nervous about the upcoming conversation. She paused at the door, took a moment to fix her blazer, then knocked.
“Come in,” Louis’s voice called, deep and calm, slightly muffled by the thick door.
Victoria opened the door and stepped inside. The room was big, filled with soft afternoon light from the large windows. Her eyes met Louis’s, and the tension in the air was strong. She paused, a bit startled by the intensity of his gaze, almost forgetting why she was there.
“Victoria,” Louis said, his voice sharp and professional, breaking the silence. “Have a seat.”
Victoria walked to the chair across from him, sitting up straight and clasping her hands in her lap to calm th
