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'What am I doing?'

'Why am I doing this?'

With each passing floor, the tension mounted, until finally, the elevator came to a stop, and the doors slid open to reveal Aaron Granger's office suite.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Kesha stepped out into the corridor, her pulse racing as she approached the imposing double doors that led to Granger's inner sanctum.

As the heavy doors swung open, Kesha's breath caught in her throat as she came face to face with Aaron Granger himself. His presence filled the room, exuding an aura of power and authority that made her heart race.

She managed a nod of acknowledgment as he greeted her with a subtle nod.

"Mr. Granger," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, extending her hand tentatively.

He accepted it with a firm shake, his grip strong and commanding. "Please, come in," he gestured, holding the doors open as she stepped into his expansive office space.

The opulence of the room was overwhelming, with plush furnishings