This idea made me feel helpless because I knew I had to face this alone. It had always been that way—I had to save myself.

The lobby was crowded, but none of them were familiar to me. I felt even more lonely.

Back in the office, Carol brewed a cup of coffee for me. She watched me quietly, and I knew she was worried. I maintained an air of nonchalance while keeping busy. Thankfully, I had resolved the two previous issues and set everything in motion.

During lunch, I spotted Johnson. He seemed genuinely surprised to see me since we hadn’t seen each other in a long time.

He beckoned me over, and I joined him for lunch.

"Chlo! Long time no see! I heard things are going well on your end." Johnson wore a big smile.

"It's alright, I suppose. How’s Myra and your kid? Is he being a handful?”

"They're doing great! No trouble at all!" Johnson ordered more food and said, "Mr. Matthew just closed a big deal with a company in the neighboring city. It's a major contract, but he's keeping it qu