er quick rise through the ranks started circulating. Some staff speculated that her closeness to Alex was the

ons. He was more formal, his compliments rare. Clara began to question if their professio

confront him. "Mr. Holt," she began, her voice steady but tinged with uncertainty. "I'm not here b

ce before he spoke. "Clara, let them talk. I don't care what they think

the knot in Clara's chest. The