Chapter 59: Shadows in the Office

Alexander arrived at the office with a quiet determination, his mind still buzzing with the morning’s conversations with Emma. As he stepped out of the car and into the towering building that housed the Hastings Corporation, he felt the familiar pulse of energy that always accompanied his visits here. The building’s sleek design and bustling atmosphere had always given him a sense of pride, but today, that feeling was tempered by the knowledge of what was at stake. The lobby was as sleek and modern as ever, its marble floors gleaming under the bright lights. The receptionists offered him polite smiles, their eyes widening slightly in surprise at his presence. Clearly, word hadn’t yet spread that Alexander Hastings was back in action. As he made his way to the elevator, Alexander could feel the weight of the unspoken questions surrounding him. He knew that rumors had likely been circulating about his extended absence, and while most would assume it was due to the perks of newlywed lif