Kingsley sat in his office, elbows resting on the desk, eyes flickering between spreadsheets and unread emails. He was trying, really trying, to focus, but his mind wouldn’t stop drifting. The silence in the room felt heavier than usual. It wasn’t the kind of silence that brought peace. It was the kind that echoed with tension.
A light buzz came from the intercom.
“Sir,” came the voice of his security officer, “your secretary’s on her way up.”
“Okay,” Kingsley replied, voice low.
Moments later, his secretary stepped into the room with a file in hand. “These are the updated security clearances for the Forbes team arriving tomorrow,” she said smoothly, laying it on his desk. “Is there anything else you need?”
He shook his head. “That’s all for now.”
She hesitated for a second, then smi
