CHAPTER SIXTEEN DOUBLE LIFE

The atmosphere in the elevator was charged with anticipation as Luke and Hana found themselves alone amidst the bustling crowd. With the news of Luke's added title of editor-in-chief to that of CEO of the paper. Still fresh in everyone's minds, there was an unspoken tension between them as they stood side by side, their bodies mere inches apart. "So, Hana," Luke began, his voice low and measured as he turned to face her. "I trust you've heard about my new role." Hana nodded, her gaze meeting Luke's as she tried to maintain a neutral expression despite the emotions swirling inside her. "Yes, it's quite the surprise. Congratulations, Mr Green." Luke offered her a tight-lipped smile, his eyes betraying a hint of uncertainty beneath their steely exterior. "Thank you, Hana. But please, call me Luke. We'll be working closely together from now on, after all." Hana nodded in agreement, her heart pounding in her chest as she struggled to suppress the rush of emotions coursing