One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 105 Audrey

I took a deep breath, smoothing down my skirt one last time before paying my fare and stepping out of the taxi. This was it: the first day of my internship. The first day of the rest of my suminer, and quite a

summer it would be.

The Brooks Designs building loomed ahead of me, all gleaming glass and harsh steel reaching toward the sky. It was even more impressive in person than in the photographs I had seen online. The morning sun glinted off the windows, almost blinding me as I craned my neck to take it all in. I imagined that on hazy days, you couldn't even see the top of it.

And to think that Edwin very well may have been inside that building, maybe even watching me through one of the vast windows, and I could have no idea...

I hoped that wasn't the case. I hoped, beyond all hope, that he would remain holed up in whatever office he liked to hide in and that he wouldn't catch so much as a glimpse of me.

"Well, here goes nothing," I muttered to myself, squaring my shoulders and walking through the revolving doors.

The lobby was a bustling hive of activity. Sleek couches and expensive modern art pieces decorated the space, while well-dressed professionals hurried about their day. The click of heels on marble floors and the soft murmur of conversations filled the air, which was oddly scented like lemongra**

I made my way to the reception desk, where a friendly-looking woman greeted me with a warm smile. Behind her desk was a large display case containing an archival piece-a sleek tailored suit.

"That was Brooks Design's first piece," the receptionist, noticing my stare, said around a mouthful of gum. "How can I help you?"

I swallowed hard and snapped my attention back to her, trying to calm my nerves. "Hi, I'm Audrey Thatcher. I'm here for the summer internship program."

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The receptionist's face lit up. "Oh, wonderful! We've been expecting you. Let's get you signed in and set up with your ID badge, and then the tour guide will take you upstairs to join the others."

After a quick photo and some paperwork, I was handed a shiny new ID card. As I clipped it to my blouse, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement that made my palms itch. This was really happening. I was here, at Brooks Designs, ready to start my internship.

Just as I was admiring my new badge, a young man approached with a warm smile. He was tall and lean, with kind brown eyes and a mop of curly hair that was dyed green.

"Audrey? I'm Leo, your tour guide for today. Ready to see what Brooks Designs is all about?"

we stepped inside and waited for the floors to ding upwards-which took a considerable amount of time given how tall this building was-I turned

had to ask. I had to

um, will Mr. Brooks be working with the interns at all?" I tried to keep my voice casual, but my heart was

head. "Mr. Brooks? Hardly. He's rarely even in the building these days. Too busy with

it made me dizzy

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on my first day.

hoping he couldn't see the relief written across my face.

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worry, you probably won't even catch a glimpse of him all summer. But if it's any consolation, Mr. Brooks is a very kind man, despite his... p***ly exterior. Just don't get on his bad side, and

almost snorted at that. If only

a group of other interns was gathered. I stepped out, ready to introduce myself, but then felt my blood run cold. There, standing at the

mine, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flash of... something in her Surprise? Anger? But then she was smiling, extending her hand towards me. "Audrey! What a surprise. Truce?"

gaze.

Linda gotten this internship? Surely Edwin wouldn't have allowed it after everything that

before I could step back, yanking me closer and shaking it firmly. Her grip was strong, almost painful. Her smile never wavered as she spoke, her voice sickeningly sweet. "Hearned a lot during my school suspension," she said, leaning in close and dropping her voice to a whisper. "I want to be better, to make amends. I'm sorry for how I treated you before. What do you say? Can

sign of deception, but found none. Could she really have changed? Or

that, Linda," I managed, carefully tugging my hand free from her iron grip. "It's... unexpected to see you here." Did

I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I promise, I'm not the same person I was before." Yeah, right, I thought to myself. But before I could dwell on it further, Leo clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

pure awe. Every floor was a testament to modern luxury and efficiency. We passed through photography studios with high-tech equipment,

hive.

me as we wandered the gleaming hallways, her voice

work here

her two weeks before she does

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