Silas’s POV Back in my office on the 97th floor, I was in an unusually good mood. Having lunch with Hayden—even if it had been casual—felt like a small victory. I leaned back in my chair, replaying the conversation in my head. There was something about her—something intriguing, though I couldn’t quite place it. I knew she was important, but she didn’t know who I was. And that felt... refreshing. It was nice to talk to someone who didn’t have an agenda. Then, without any warning, the door to my office swung open, and Sareena walked in with that knowing smirk on her face. “PA to a director, huh?” she teased, raising an eyebrow. I groaned, knowing exactly where this was going. “You heard.” Sareena burst out laughing. “PA to a director! Oh, that’s rich. The mighty Alpha, CEO of Blackwoo

