Chapter 0682

Finally, Tim let out a long sigh. "You know I'll have to look into this," he said. "I can't just take your story at face value, Enzo. And without proof..."

I studied my hands, unable to meet his pained gaze. This was just as bad as I had imagined.

"I know," I finally said. "And I don't blame you for not believing me."

"Look at me, Enzo,"

I forced myself to comply. Tim's eyes bored intensely into mine. "I want to believe you. And if this is truly what happened, I'm so very sorry."

Profound relief washed over me at his words. He wasn't being unreasonable, at least. That was all I had really hoped for.

"Thank you for sharing your story," he said quietly. "I'll... I'll investigate the

floor. My decision had already been made; I had

my place was at home in Mountainview, with my pregnant wife. The broad strides in my career could wait

goodbye, Tim," I said stiffly, "I can't continue to work in an environment with

It was clear that he didn't want me to go, but neither of us

Enzo," he said. "You could

in my eyes

and walked away from the future of my career;

I was stuck here in this city,

few other

Perfect.

the glass down without a word. I swirled

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