Chapter 655:

But the guard said nothing as she gestured for Allison to follow her to the elevator.

As the doors closed, Allison caught a glimpse of Kellan’s face across the room, their eyes meeting for a heartbeat. It was a fleeting moment, but it gave her a quiet sense of reassurance. If anything went wrong, she knew Kellan would be there.

Inside the elevator, the guard hit the button for the basement level and turned to Allison. “Your work area is near the boss’s office,” she said, her voice low. “Stay sharp.”

“Th-thank you,” Allison stammered, her fingers subtly clutching a blade hidden in her sleeve, ready for whatever might come.

The guard shot her a sidelong look, then gave a smirk, thinking that Allison was just a timid young woman with nothing special.

“Such a pretty face, shame you’re stuck cleaning.”

open, revealing the basement

door, its bold red “Restricted Access” sign glaring in the sterile light. A facial recognition system stood beside it, signaling that only certain people were allowed entry. The guard led Allison down a narrow corridor and opened

enclosed executive office. No one seemed to pay much attention to Allison’s presence. It was as if cleaners came and went daily, an ordinary

is your work area,” the guard warned, her voice firm. “Keep your eyes to yourself. Having a

the floor manager, the guard nodded. “Your new cleaner is

Allison a second glance. His indifference was evident, as if

said, his tone flat, guiding her toward the cleaning supply room. “Everything you need is in here. I don’t want to see a single piece of paper

her voice steady despite the unease tightening in her chest. She then set to work, the rhythmic motion of cleaning a quiet

her eyes scanned the surroundings. It didn’t take long before she pinpointed the best

long hours and carried the weight of high expectations. The break room, she suspected, was their refuge — a place for stolen moments

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