Allison's POV: I couldn't divert my gaze from the men clad in black suits, their eyes concealed behind dark shades, despite their gradual approach. As my senses snapped back to reality, fear coursed through me, causing me to shiver and take a step backward, my heart pounding, and my eyes wide with dread. "No, wait, hold on," I began, lifting my hands in the air, but their footsteps pressed forward, ignoring my plea. I shook my head, unsure of my next move. "Look, I'll scream, alright? Just stop right there." I cautioned, then turned to steal a glance at the security guard who should have been stationed outside my office building. Unfortunately, he was nowhere to be seen at that moment. Cursing my luck, I turned back to face the approaching figures, contemplating whether to shout for he

