Chapter 30: Mismatched Pair

The day's light had long faded, surrendering the world to the deep, velvet embrace of night. Under the soft glow of the moon, the city was a sight to behold, its skyscrapers rising like silent sentinels amidst a sea of twinkling neon lights that mirrored the stars in the dark sky. While the city’s inhabitants slowly made their way back to the comfort of their homes after a long and exhausting day, the top floor of a towering skyscraper remained illuminated, a lone beacon in the darkness. Inside, the furious clatter of keyboard keys filled the air as a woman’s eyes remained glued to her computer screen. Her body language screamed exhaustion; her shoulders drooped, and she occasionally rubbed her tired eyes. Casting a glance toward the office adjacent to hers, she noticed that its lights were still on, casting a bright glow that almost challenged the darkness outside. With a weary sigh, she switched off her desktop, grabbed a folder, and rose from her seat. Curling her fingers into a