Naughty Empires
Typical Joy
The rest of the day passed in its familiar rhythm. I attended meetings, prepared reports, coordinated Mr. Stan’s schedule, and answered countless emails. But beneath the surface, there was a subtle shift in the air. Whispers followed me through the corridors. Everyone was buzzing about Edward Stan’s arrival.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow we would meet the mysterious heir who had been away for a decade.
That evening, as I drove home to my quiet, elegantly decorated apartment, I couldn’t stop my mind from wandering. What kind of man was Edward Stan? Would he be like his father — demanding but fair? Or would he bring chaos into the carefully ordered world I had built?