Point

in my chest. I wasn't sure if it was the early hour

and what I had left behind at home, but

dream-a dream I wasn't sure I deserv

hite blouse and a black skirt. They were old, but they would have to do. I fixed

d to myself, even though I

f soup, praying he would eat something before I came back. The guilt ate

e see the chaos inside. When I finally reached the glass-and-steel tower of Khanna Enterprises, I was almost out of breath. The building loomed ab

d me with a smile that

anna is expecting you," she said, motioning to

ther, trying to steady my shaking fingers. The elevator doors closed, and I felt the world

r smelled of expensive coffee, and the low hum of business floated through the space. I was escorted

assistant said, her voice businesslike.

different from the small, cramped apartment I called home

Raghav. Was he still sick? Would h

ng on the task at hand. I was her

in stepped the man who would make

n Kh

an aura of power that seemed to freeze the air around him. He wal

ying to appear calm despite

said, his voice de

trembling slightly. "There were..

those unreadable eyes. It was like he was measuring me

tone cold. "Let's ho

voice a little firmer.

fice was grand, with dark wood accents, large windows that

king again. "Is there anything I can

. I need them sorted by priority for the meeting later." He handed me a

flared up inside me. This was it-this was my chance to prove myself, t

down on me, and I couldn't ignore the fee

apers, answering phone calls, and doing whatever he asked of me. The hours

aid as he stood up to leave,

mouth dry. "T

range sense of accomplishment, mixed

the day. But would I b

world of power and money

, my hands still shaking from the whirlwind o

ding there, holding o

said, his tone colder th

surprise. The amount wa

d disbelief. This was it-hope. But one th