SCARLETT ROSE Kieran stops moving and releases me gently, stepping back just enough for our eyes to meet. There’s something strange in his gaze—a mix of seriousness and consideration. He watches me for a few seconds, as if pondering something important, before finally speaking. “You can come with me to the company tomorrow.”, he says, his voice low but firm, as if he had already made this decision before telling me. I stood still for a moment, my eyes wide in surprise. Going with him to the company? The idea feels so new and unexpected, but a wave of excitement quickly washes over me. Since I've been in this mansion, everything feels so isolated and distant from the real world. The chance to get out and see something new excites me immediately. “Can I?”, I ask, almost as if I need

