Stephanie’s POV The headquarters occupied four floors, which meant another trip in the elevator. The building was noticeably quieter now. Most employees had either left for the day or were wrapping up their final tasks before heading home for the weekend. I pressed the button for the first floor and waited. Moments later, the elevator arrived with a soft chime. The doors slid open, and I stepped inside. Just as the doors began to close, they abruptly reopened. I didn’t need to look up. The slight scent of pumpkin spice gave him away immediately. “Not even a goodbye?” Chris’s deep voice carried amusement. I folded my arms. “Why would I? Last time I checked, we barely knew each other.” One dark eyebrow lifted. “That’s harsh.” The elevator descended. Neither of us spoke. The

