Chapter 15 Strike Back

Monday was a whirlwind, and Sadie was running on fumes by the time she hit the office. It wasn't until the lunch bell rang that she could finally kick back and take a breather. She headed up to the 21st floor for a bite with her peeps from the admin crew and ran smack into Micah the moment the elevator doors slid open.

A lean silhouette radiated a vibe so intense it was like a force field, making the air crackle with tension.

The staff scurried out of the way, heads down, eyes glued to the floor, not daring to make eye contact.

Sadie couldn't resist a sneak peek and bam! She locked eyes with Micah's deep, piercing gaze. Heart pounding, she ducked her head, thinking, 'Did the devil himself just give me the stink eye?' Micah's voice cut through the silence. "No need to be so formal. Loosen up, everyone."

The staff exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with surprise. It was the first time they'd heard Micah's voice, and it was like music to their ears.

He settled by the window, flanked by his goons, while Andrew went to fetch his grub.

Sadie took another peek, the sun bouncing off him like he was a Hollywood heartthrob.

kids,' she thought before quickly shaking the notion away and joining her colleagues at the table, ready to dig in. Just as she was about to tuck in, the pesky Samuel squeezed in next to her. "Hey

him the stink eye and scooted away, keeping a

"Chow down. Our cafeteria's got a spread that could rival a

ladies, whispered, "What's the occasion? Why's Mr. Clemens eating with the

across the room. "Ever since Mr. Clemens showed up, it's like we're

be so uptight," Samuel reassured them, playing it cool. "Mr. Clemens might seem frosty, but he's a real

well," a curious

hinting at some secret, and then trailing off

year," one of the guys

quick to butter Samuel

for

put in the work at VIC Group, the opportunities are

got up with her tray, ready

on her heels. "Sadie, hold

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