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Behind the glass.

Author: Black ink.
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-05 23:05:16

KIERAN’S POV

The next morning, I woke up with a tight feeling in my chest.

Something just felt… off.

I sat up in bed and rubbed my face slowly. Sleep had not done much for me. My mind was already filled with work, board members, Paul, and everything that could go wrong today.

I went straight into the bathroom and took my bath. The cold water helped clear my head a little. By the time I stepped out, wrapped in a towel, my phone was already buzzing with work messages.

I dressed up quickly—black shirt, dark trousers, watch on my wrist. Another long day.

I was about to walk out of the room, when the door opened and Michelle walked in. She was fully dressed.

I raised a brow. “I'm pretty sure the contract also stated that you shouldn't go out without my permission.”

“I was waiting for you,” she revealed.

“How can I help you?” I asked, my brows furrowed in curiosity.

She walked closer. “Can I come with you to work today?”

I froze for a second.

“No,” I said almost immediately. “Not today.
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