MY BOSS AND I

IVY DEXTER (FL) - 24 YRS

MARCUS KINGSTON (ML) - 30 YRS

IVY

I was finishing up some last-minute paperwork when I heard the door to Marcus's office open. I looked up to see him step into my cabin, his black suit impeccably tailored and looking as sharp as ever. His presence always had a way of commanding attention.

"Hey, Ivy," Marcus said, his voice smooth and authoritative. "I just wanted to let you know that Paul won't be able to make it to the office tonight. We'll need to ...