KIERAN

I leaned back in my chair, eyes closed, letting the leather groan beneath me as I slowly swiveled. The room was silent—just the steady hum of city life muffled by thick glass. As I opened my eyes, a knock echoed at the door.

“Boss, it’s Alex,” came a familiar male voice.

“Come in,” I said, eyes drifting to the glass wall ahead. The sky outside was gray—thick with the promise of rain. Just as the door opened, I checked my watch.

Almost seven.

My two princesses will be finishing up their classes soon.

Alex stepped inside, the door clicking shut behind him. He approached my desk and stopped a...