The morning began with a strange tension—one that Alyssa felt in her bones even before she opened her inbox. She stepped out of the elevator, heels tapping against the cold marble floor, and instantly noticed the shift in the air. Conversations that usually paused to greet her simply stopped altogether. Eyes darted away. A few whispers chased the back of her steps.

Something was wrong. Very wrong.

Alyssa exhaled softly, steadying herself as she reached her office. The moment she unlocked her tablet, dozens of notifications exploded onto the screen. Messages. Mentions. Emails marked urgent from the PR department.

And then—

her heart dropped.

A link. Circulated everywhere.

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