I found myself in a position where I didn’t have many choices at all. The very moment she uttered those words, the weight of her request settled heavily in the air, and it became undeniably clear: I had to allow her to accompany me to the company. It was a decision that emerged from an unexpected wellspring of determination she exhibited, a fierce streak I had never witnessed from Rachel before. Yet, despite the gravity of the situation looming before us, I couldn't help but notice how incredibly adorable she looked at that moment—her hair slightly tousled, her bright eyes alight with a mixture of excitement and apprehension.
As we arrived at the office complex, a striking realization hit me like a jolt of electricity: the reporters were likely already lined up inside, eagerly poised and
