Chapter 8

Dead End.

Elara Winterfell.

My legs felt heavy as I trudged out of the company. Cameras were clicking, flashes almost blinding me, but I was numb to every feeling.

As I stepped out of the building, I turned to give it one last look. The happy and sad memories I had here… Unconsciously, my eyes flitted up towards the top of the building and something struck me. One of the windows was open.

That was weird. The CEO never let his windows be opened by anyone. The conditioning in the room was more than enough for that. Suddenly, I felt so self-conscious. I felt like I was being...