Valeria stood outside Reed Corp, her arms wrapped around herself as the cool evening breeze brushed against her skin. The city lights flickered around her, illuminating the towering glass building behind her. 

‘Why there is no cab around?’ She glanced at her phone, checking the time as she waited for her cab. Just then, a sleek black car pulled up beside her, the tinted window rolling down effortlessly.

“Need a ride?” Valeria turned to see Adrian Reed, one hand casually resting on ...