66th Floor, CEO's Office.

Sophia sat on the couch.

Joe brought over the coffee. “Ma'am, Mr. Ryker is still in a meeting. Can you wait a little longer?”

Sophia nodded, her tone flat. “Is he doing this on purpose?”

Joe’s brow twitched. He was about to explain when she interrupted him. “Go ahead and handle your work. I’ll wait for him here.”

Her words were like a pardon. He quickly hurried out of the CEO’s ...