Chapter 16

• Ashley sat at her desk, her eyes fixed intently on her laptop screen as she worked diligently to prepare for her boss, Lucas Brooks', arrival. Her fingers flew across the keyboard, typing away with a speed and accuracy that came from years of practice. She was so engrossed in her work that she didn't even notice the time passing.
• Just as she was finishing up a particularly important report, her gaze flickered up to the laptop screen, which displayed a live feed of the office lobby. She caught sight of Josh, her colleague, walking towards her office, a bright smile spreading across his face. Ashley's lips curved upwards in response, and she waved at Josh through the screen.
• Josh chuckled and waved back, his eyes crinkling at the corners. He knocked on the doorframe, and Ashley called out, "Come on in!"