ETHAN POV

The moment I stepped into the company lobby, everyone went silent. Workers froze in place, eyes wide. Some pretended to type. Some whispered. I could hear my name mixed with Emma’s like sharp needles.

I didn’t look at any of them. I walked straight to the elevator, fast.

My hands were shaking.

Not from fear. From anger.

My jaw was tight. My teeth pressed so hard they hurt.

They think Emma caused a stain on the company? They don’t know anything.

When the elevator doors ...