The office was empty.
Nicole took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. Then, she deliberately slowed her steps, feigning a panicked and disoriented state as she headed toward the office door.
She wanted everyone to see her like this.
In the hallway, a few employees were arriving for work.
When they saw Nicole stepping out of Leo's office, her clothes rumpled and her expression flustered, they all froze in shock.
Nicole kept her head down and walked briskly past them, pretending not to notice their curious and judgmental stares.
This was exactly the effect she wanted.
Inside Leo's office, he slowly opened his eyes.
A splitting headache pounded through his skull as he struggled to recall what had happened the night before.
Suddenly, he shot up in bed—completely n***
