Se connecterI remained standing in the middle of the sidewalk, unable to take a single step for several seconds.Julian's car had already disappeared at the end of the street, but his words continued to echo in my mind.You still don't know who Clark Terry really is...I frowned slightly before shaking my head.— What are you trying to do, Julian? I murmured to myself.Ever since our breakup, he had never stopped planting doubts in my mind. He always found a way to make me question certain things.But this time, I refused to play along.I was no longer the woman I used to be.After taking a deep breath, I raised my hand to flag down a taxi and went home.---That night, I couldn't sleep.Lying on my bed with my eyes fixed on the ceiling in the darkness, I couldn't quiet my thoughts.Everything that had happened over the past few days kept replaying in my mind.Julian's betrayal.My new job.Meeting Clark.And above all... that strange warning.Why had Julian told me that?What was Clark Terry rea
After saying those words, Julian remained still for a few seconds.A heavy silence immediately filled the office.Clark slowly raised his eyes and stared at his nephew. His face remained as calm as ever, revealing not the slightest emotion.— Did you have something important to tell me, Julian?Julian quickly regained his composure.— Yes... I came to give you the latest documents for the Hamilton project.He approached the desk and placed a folder in front of him.Clark opened it without wasting a second. He quickly skimmed through the first few pages, turned a few more, then closed the file.— Very well.After a brief silence, he added:— You may leave.— All right.Julian nodded but didn't leave immediately.His gaze fell on me.I immediately felt uncomfortable.Clark noticed the exchange as well.He raised his eyes slightly.— Is there a problem?Julian forced a smile that was far from convincing.— None at all.He finally turned around and left the office.The door closed softly
I walked calmly across the parking lot.Fatigue weighed heavily on every step, but a faint smile remained on my lips.My first day had been long.Exhausting, even.And yet, it had done me a world of good.I had found a job.For the first time in a long while, I felt like my life could finally get back on the right track.Without paying attention to what was happening around me, I got into a taxi and gave the driver my address.A few meters away, a black sedan was parked along the side of the road.Inside, a man watched me closely.He remained motionless for a few moments, gently tapping his fingers against the steering wheel with an almost unsettling rhythm.When the taxi pulled away, he did the same.— Follow her, he murmured.The sedan quietly merged into traffic without attracting the slightest attention.---About thirty minutes later, the taxi stopped in front of my apartment building.I paid the fare, thanked the driver, and quickly went upstairs to my apartment.As soon as I cl
The silence fell over the office again.Heavy.Almost suffocating.Clark Terry calmly closed the file before placing it on his desk. His face betrayed no emotion as his gaze moved from Julian to me.— Did you need something, Julian? he asked in a calm voice.Julian finally looked away from me and cleared his throat discreetly.— Yes. I was just here to bring you the documents for the meeting.He placed a folder on his uncle’s desk.Clark opened it, quickly skimmed through the first few pages, then closed it.— Very well.A brief silence settled between us.— You may both leave.— Yes, sir, I replied immediately.I didn't waste another second.I headed for the door and left the office.Julian came out right behind me.We had barely taken a few steps down the hallway when he gently grabbed my arm.I immediately turned around.— Let go of me.He quickly released me, but remained standing in front of me.Concern was clearly visible in his eyes.— Are you really sure working here is a good
I spent the rest of the day with Olivia, completing all the formalities related to my employment.Patiently, she showed me around the different departments of the company, introduced me to several employees, and explained how Terry Group operated. The more she talked, the more I realized that this company was unlike any place I had ever worked before.Everything here was perfectly organized.No one wasted time.Every minute seemed to matter.Before letting me leave, Olivia opened a drawer and took out a badge, which she handed to me with a smile.“Always keep this with you. Without it, you won’t be able to access the private floors.”I took it carefully.“Thank you.”She smiled, amused.“Oh, and I almost forgot the most important piece of advice.”I looked up at her.“Mr. Terry hates being late.”A small laugh escaped me.“That’s a good thing. So do I.”Olivia laughed as well.“Then you should get along just fine.”I smiled politely.But deep down, I wasn't so sure.Ever since my inte
I remained still for a few seconds.Julien was still there.Leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, he stared at me intensely. I knew that expression. He wasn't going to leave until he got the answers he was looking for.Olivia discreetly followed my gaze.“Is everything all right, Miss Rose?”I gave her what I hoped was a reassuring smile.“Yes… thank you.”She hesitated for a moment before adding kindly,“If you need anything, my office is at the end of the hallway.”“Thank you very much.”She nodded before walking away.The moment she disappeared, Julien pushed himself away from the wall and walked toward me.“Can you at least explain to me what’s going on?”I took a deep breath.“I have nothing to explain to you.”He sighed, clearly irritated.“That’s enough, Marie Rose.”I looked him straight in the eyes.“You’re the one who ended our relationship. You no longer have the right to ask me where I’m going or what I’m doing.”His jaw tightened.“I just want to understand why







