Chapter 13
Louis, who had just finished his workday, was preparing to leave. He gathered his things, placed his jacket over his arm, and headed for the elevator. As the elevator descended, his mind was focused on the busy day he had—filled with financial reports, meetings, and numbers. It had been a long day, and all he wanted now was to go home and relax.
When the elevator arrived at the lobby, Louis stepped out, but before he could take another step, he froze. Standing right in the middle of the lobby was Cleopatra. She was impossible to miss, her presence commanding attention, as usual. Louis looked left and right, unsure of what was going on, and then realized—Cleopatra was waiting for him.
He sighed inwardly and approached her, walking slowly with hesitant steps. He stopped just a
