The door closes behind the last employee.

Relief crashes through me so hard my knees almost buckle.

'He believed me. He trusted me without hesitation.'

Alexander stands across the ruined conference room. Watching me with those green eyes.

"Come to my office." His voice is level. Professional. "We need to talk."

I follow him down the hallway. Past curious stares from employees pretending to work.

His office door clicks shut behind us. The lock ...