CHAPTER TWENTY – NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE OFFICE

The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, revealing a sleek, modern office floor. The space was a study in minimalist elegance, with polished concrete floors, glass partitions, and clean lines. Lance strode confidently out of the elevator, his stride purposeful, every inch the powerful CEO. Kayla and Lana trailed behind him, their heels clicking against the hard surface. The playful banter and flirtatious glances Lana had been throwing Lance's way all but evaporated as they entered the executive wing. A nervous flutter appeared in her eyes, betraying her sudden uncertainty. Inside his expansive office, Lance tossed his briefcase onto a plush leather armchair with a casual flick of his wrist. The room was a masculine space, all dark woods and muted tones, with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline. A large mahogany desk took center stage, its surface bare save for a sleek laptop and a few strategic knick-knacks that radiated understate