Lydia's Point of ViewThe moment I stepped into my office, I closed the door behind me and leaned against it for a few seconds.The building was quieter than it had been yesterday, but I knew better than to mistake silence for peace. News spread quickly in a company like this. Even when people stopped talking in front of me, the whispers continued the moment I walked away.I crossed the room and placed my handbag on the sofa before making my way to the large window.The city stretched beneath me, busy as always. Cars filled the streets, people hurried along the sidewalks, and life outside carried on as though nothing had happened.I envied them.For the past few weeks, every day had brought another problem. Before I could recover from one, another appeared, leaving me with barely enough time to think.A soft knock interrupted my thoughts."Come in."My secretary stepped inside with a tablet in one hand and a folder tucked beneath her arm."Good morning, ma'am.""Good morning, Grace."
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