The office felt heavier than usual.Lena’s hands hovered over her keyboard, unsure if she could focus. “I don’t want any more messages from that unknown number,” she whispered to herself, almost afraid the walls might listen.Mason’s voice cut through the space between their desks. “I heard what happened.”She looked up, startled. “You… you know?”“I know enough,” he said, leaning against the doorframe. His tone was calm, but every word carried weight.“I don’t need you to get involved,” Lena said, trying to mask the relief that fluttered in her chest.He smiled slightly. “That’s not your choice.”Her eyes narrowed. “Excuse me?”“I’m your CEO,” he said simply. “And you’re under my protection. Officially.”The words made her chest tighten, and a strange warmth spread through her.“You don’t understand…” she began.“Try me,” he interrupted gently.She hesitated, swallowing hard. “It’s… it’s Evan. He’s been spreading rumors. HR… they called me in this morning.”Mason’s jaw tightened subt
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