Security politely escorted Ethan and his parents away from the office floor.
Ethan refused to give up. He called me again and again. After I blocked every number, he began waiting outside my company and my apartment building to pester me.
His daily harassment disgusted me, so I went to Ashbourne to inspect the branch and get away from him.
Hayes Group's Ashbourne branch had just been established, and the work there was complicated. The branch manager had been pushing projects forward under constant pressure. By going there for an inspection, I could also help him organize and coordinate the work.
The moment I met the branch manager, I found him oddly familiar.
He looked at me with the same hesitation.
"Excuse me, are you Ms. Hayes?"
I nodded.
The man looked calm, with sharp, steady
