Chapter 190

　　Fern's Perspective 　　"Diana, good morning." A clear greeting interrupted my thoughts. I turned to see the manager who had called my name and tried to offer a natural smile. She was my immediate supervisor, Marianne, and while she had a kind face, it was clear that she was not someone to be easily overlooked. 　　"Good morning, Marianne," I replied with a smile, doing my best to keep my voice steady. 　　I then turned and walked into the office. Before me was a modern work environment: spacious desks, rows of computer screens, and neat shelves filled with files. It was all unfamiliar yet oddly familiar at the same time. 　　"Diana, Mr. Giovanni wants to see you." Marianne spoke softly, handing me a business card. 　　Giovanni's office... I had entered it countless times six years ago. Standing in the doorway now, my heart began to race. Without hesitation, I reached for the doorknob and pushed open the heavy door. 　　Inside the office, Giovanni sat behind his desk, his posture upright, his dee