Chapter 42
Emily
I managed to slip into the office earlier than most.
The hallway lights were still half-dimmed, the cleaning staff finishing up as I walked past with a calm expression I didn’t feel.
Normal.
Everything had to look normal.
I greeted the receptionist casually and headed straight for my department, setting my bag down before anyone could attempt small talk.
My fingers trembled slightly as I powered on my computer.
Breathe.
The screen lit up. Emails flooded in. Deadlines blinked red at the corner of my dashboard.
Good.
Work was good.
Work was safe.
I dove into the files I had suspended yesterday, forcing my mind to focus on fabric ratios, client modifications, and shipment schedules instead of the memory of Nathan’s eyes outside Adrian’s office.
Had he believed m
