Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I became lost in my thoughts, and a wave of disappointment washed over me. The heaviness in my chest made it hard to catch my breath.

As the meeting ended and everyone else left, I remained seated and was staring blankly ahead. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself and reminding myself not to let the speculative thoughts take over. "Evelyn."

I was startled by the low voice behind me. I turned quickly to find Ethan standing just behind me. His tall figure cast a shadow over me.

"Mr. Grayson..." I stammered. I quickly stood up and took a step back. "Is there something else you need?"

"Come with me," he said coldly and walked away without waiting for a response.

Feeling confused, I had no choice but to follow. Something about him felt off, though I couldn't quite place it. A growing unease settled in my chest as I followed him.

In silence, he led me into the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor.

"Mr. Grayson, where are we going?" My voice wavered slightly.

need to talk," he

what?"

find out soon enough," he said. A faint, almost amused smile played

the top floor. The space was immaculately designed. Its luxury

in." Ethan opened the door and gestured for me to

Despite the luxurious surroundings, I couldn't

to his desk and sat down. He tapped his fingers on the surface while he

here," he said suddenly. "Stand before

forward. I stopped about three feet away. My

you call me here?

away. Instead, he studied me

he finally spoke. "I've been thinking. Your work in Lendora has

process his words. "But... I thought the plan was

"Did I say that?