She walked toward Roman’s office, each step filled with a mix of determination and dread. Her plan was simple; go into the place, hand him the necklace, make it absolutely clear that it was best that no one else knew that anything had happened between them and that it should stay that way… and then leave. Quick, confident and controlled.

But as she got closer, she felt a sudden wave of anxiety hit her like a wall. Her pace slowed.

She came to a halt near the door, her chest ...