As the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, Casper made his way to the thirteenth floor, breakfast tray in hand.

Brian was already stationed at the door, effectively blocking his path. "Morning, Mr. Casper. Is there something I can help you with?"

"I'm here to see Ms. Eliza. Is she in?"

Brian hesitated, "Well, Ms. Eliza isn't feeling too well and is resting at the moment. Maybe..." His eyes landed on the breakfast tray, "...you could leave the breakfast with me, and I'll make sure she gets it."

"I'd prefer to see her myself," Casper insisted, trying to step forward.

Before he could, Brian quickly tapped the buzzer, barring Casper's entrance. "Mr. Casper, Ms. Eliza specifically mentioned you can't come in."

Casper felt a wave of frustration but knew better than to push his luck.

"Alright, if I can't go in, just make sure she gets this," he said, placing the breakfast on a nearby table. "Tell her not to overdo it."

With tension still lingering, Casper turned and made his way back to the CEO's office, his mood clearly soured. He sat at his desk, stewing over the encounter.

entered with a stack of documents. "Mr. Casper, Allysha's agent

Casper snapped, yanking at his tie, irritation evident on

amiss. Had

the team, but Allysha's agent is hoping for your personal touch. Despite Welton International's

his pack and placing it between his lips. Dillon quickly flicked his lighter, lighting the

long drag, the smoke curling around his

hold back, "What's

Casper muttered, crushing out his cigarette in the ashtray. "Lately, there seem to be a lot of young guys around. You've noticed,

caught on, "Oh, you mean the casting for CC Pearls' new face? Yeah, they're looking for

a hand over his face.

what nonsense! You're not just a pretty face, and you're definitely not

am," Casper sighed, feeling like Eliza might be losing interest. "Can you pick up some skincare stuff for me? I've got

taken aback. "Really? At your age, you've still got a ways

Dillon teased, leaning in with a grin. "Did you and

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