Chapter 18 Power

Bernice

Just then, the elevator opened.

I quickly pushed Christian out of the way and walked out of the elevator first, but my face was still hot. We made it back to the office, and Christian was back to his usual professional, calm demeanor, as if what had just happened was an illusion on my part.

I breathed a sigh of relief, sat back at my desk, and started today's work as well.

But as I scrolled through my emails, one in particular caught my eye - an invitation to a business cocktail party addressed to Christian

I leaned forward, scanning the details. This event would be attended by top executives and key partners of the Miller Corporation, the very people who might hold the answers I so desperately needed. Ever since joining the company, I'd been discreetly digging into Fed's work and financials, but every department I queried came back clean. Too clean. It was becoming increasingly clear that someone high up the ladder was helping him cover his tracks.

This party could be my chan