The ElevatorThe next morning, I marched into the office with one goal: avoid Cole Maddox like my life depended on it. I’d be professional, focus on work, and steer clear of him.I glued myself to my desk, drowning in emails and spreadsheets.“You okay, Sierra?” my coworker Lexi asked, popping by.“Fine,” I said, not looking up. “Just busy.”I took the long route to the break room, avoiding Cole’s office. I had no texts from him. Good. Maybe he knew I meant it when I said we were done. But my nerves were alert. Every footstep made me jump, expecting his voice, but he stayed away. I should’ve been relieved, but weirdly, I wasn't.By 5:30, I was done. I bolted for the elevator, the office half-empty. I hit the button, glancing back. No Cole. The doors opened, and I stepped in, exhaling.Then, a hand stopped the doors. Cole.He stepped inside, eyes on me. The elevator doors shut, trapping us. My stomach flipped.“Going somewhere?” he asked, leaning against the wall.“Home,” I said, stari
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