ASHLEY I rubbed at my tired eyes and finally shut down my system, the screen fading to black with a quiet hum. The office had emptied out over an hour ago, but I'd stayed behind as usual, determined to finish everything before heading home. I was always the last to leave.With a sigh, I stretched, feeling the stiffness pull at my shoulders, then grabbed my handbag and made my way toward the exit. My heels clicked sharply against the polished floor, the sound echoing through the deserted hallway. The building felt different at night. Hollow. Watching. I pushed the exit door open and stepped outside, inhaling deeply. The cool night air hit my face, carrying the faint scent of cigarette. I wrinkled my nose, glancing around, trying to place where it was coming from— "Finally out, huh?" I jumped. My heart slammed against my ribs as I spun toward the voice. Anton leaned casually against the wall, half-hidden in shadow, a cigarette glowing faintly between his finge
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