The next morning—
The office buzzed with unusual energy.
"Did you hear? She's coming today…"
"The one everyone's talking about?"
"She's beautiful—and rich…"
Lina tilted her head.
"…Who?"
Before anyone could answer—
The elevator doors opened.
And she walked out.
Elegant.
Confident.
Dressed in luxury from head to toe.
Every step radiated status.
She walked straight toward Adrian's office—
Without hesitation.
"…Wow," someone whispered.
Lina watched quietly.
Something about this woman felt… different.
Later—
She found out why.
"That's Miss Veronica Vale," a coworker explained. "A major investor's daughter."
"Oh…"
"And rumor says—she's interested in the CEO."
Lina blinked.
"…Oh."
For some reason—
Her chest felt tight.
Inside the office—
Veronica smiled gracefully.
"Adrian, it's been a while."
"Miss Vale."
So formal.
So distant.
She didn't like that.
"You're still as cold as ever," she said lightly.
"It's efficient."
She laughed softly.
Then—
Her gaze shifted.
Through the glass walls.
Toward Lina.
"…Who's that?"
Adrian followed her gaze.
"…An employee."
"Just an employee?"
"Yes."
Veronica smiled.
But her eyes—
Said something else.