Lizzy hurried up the stairs, eager to find Felix. But the lobby required a swipe card to enter, and she was cardless. She had to call Felix.

"Felix, I'm downstairs at your company. Can you cget me, please?" Felix furrowed his brows, "It's 2 AM. What are you doing here?" "I made you ssoup." He went downstairs and, sure enough, saw Listina at the entrance. She was wrapped in a white down jacket, coincidentally one that Felix had bought her.

It was a purchase made from his hard-earned savings, marking the first tListina had worn anything so expensive. She clung to his arm in excitement.

Back then, everything was so innocent, but now it seemed something had been lost and couldn't be found again.

Following him to the top floor of the company, Listina rubbed her hands for warmth, "Feels like the temperature dropped tonight; it's kinda chilly." Her fingertips were red with cold.

"There's heating in my office." "Great, I'll head to your office then. Felix, I think I need to get out more; can't be cooped up at hall the time. Could you finda job here?" She tried to link arms with him, but Felix instinctively sidestepped. Listina's face fell, but she pretended not to notice.

maybe I'll get better. What if I get more depressed staying halone?" After a moment's thought, Felix figured

knew you were the best!" She giggled

his office together.

you. Have some, alright? And you've got bags under your eyes; have you been pulling all-nighters?" Felix hadn't been eating well lately, working overtfor a couple of

to make this soup for you? Have a few sips, and I'll head back." He opened the container and took a couple of sips with the spoon. But the thought of Carol

and he slowly set the

I've got to work late." "Alright, I'll call the driver to pickup. I took a cab over." With her container sealed again, "Felix, make sure you get srest."

soon alone in his office, his head growing heavier, craving sleep. Within ten minutes, he

office door creaked open; Listina hadn't left but had been

pressed her lips to his and snapped a photo of their closed-eye kiss, contentedly saving it to her gallery. Then she

of understanding? Cto this place. Carol, after tonight, we're done.] Listina had set a trap there, and if Carol showed up, she'd never leave. A video of Carol, sexually assaulted, would soon spread across the internet. Just thinking aboutût sent

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