Chapter 29 Vanity In High Heels

• The building towered above the sleek line of downtown offices, its massive glass façade catching the shimmer of early morning light. The architecture was sharp and modern, every line clean, every corner carved with precise intent. Inside, the main lobby stretched wide and grand, flanked by bold white marble columns. The pale gray marble floors gleamed so flawlessly they nearly mirrored the silhouettes of everyone who walked across them.
• A massive crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, scattering light in every direction, casting soft reflections across the glass walls. A delicate scent of white lilies drifted in from arrangements placed at each corner, giving the space a quiet, curated elegance.
• Matthew stepped inside, greeted by the crisp chill of perfectly calibrated A/C. His slightly worn suit stood in stark contrast to the luxury around him. The sharp tap of high heels echoed closer. Jennifer Shaw emerged, elegant in a simple deep navy dress, her hair pinned up, eyes sharp and focused.