The lobby of King Enterprise glittered in the morning sun, glass and marble reflecting power from every shining line. I walked in with my high heels, I always had a briefcase and I’m just you know walking across the floor.
No hesitation. No weakness.
The black receptionist rose to greet them from behind the counter, with the same painted smile as yesterday. “Welcome, Ms. Brooks. The CEO is expecting you.”
Her words were short, practised, but I saw the swift flick of her eyes – inquisitive, appraising. Not a nod of recognition, but a rough nod. To her, I gave no more reply than that. I gave her nothing anymore, just a nod, a nod.
We wandered down the broad corridors and ended up at a huge double door, which she opened to lead me through. “Right this way. I thanked her coolly and entered
