When Riye saw two familiar people coming out of the elevator, she released the breath she was holding and relaxed her shoulders. Her boss looked pleased, with the previous frown in his face already smooth, while the woman looked tense and darted her eyes all over the place.

When they neared, Riye formally bowed in greeting the guest, with her hands clasped together. She’s genuinely pleased with her boss finally bringing a decent woman into his office, or a woman in general. He’s never ...