Chapter 273

Riyana stood outside Jabco’s office for a few seconds after the door closed. Her mind felt empty. “What’s wrong with him today…?” she murmured under her breath. She had worked beside Jabco Grey for almost ten years. Ten long years of schedules, meetings, flights, files, emergencies. In all that time, he had never asked her about her personal life. Never cared where she went, who she met, how she spent her days off. Today was the first time. And the way he asked… it wasn’t casual. It wasn’t polite curiosity. It was sharp. Heavy. Serious. Just remembering his eyes made a chill crawl up her spine. She shook her head hard, as if she could shake the feeling away. Don’t overthink it, she told herself. He’s your boss. Nothing more. Riyana walked toward the break room and made coffee, just like she always did. Same cup. Same strength. Same habit she had memorized years ago. Her hands moved on their own, but her thoughts were still stuck in his office. When the coffee was ready, she carried it