She ran too fast, her high heels wobbled, and her body lost balance.
Seeing her body sway on the stairs ahead, Kris Cooper felt his heart lurch and rushed over to support her, but the young girl had already regained her balance and was clattering up the stairs.
Worried she might get hurt, he stopped in his tracks and didn't dare chase after her.
Vera Wave ran up several steps before leaning against the handrail and smiling at him.
"Mr. Cooper, thank you for smoothing things over for me earlier. Don't worry, I'll work hard and repay you soon. Bye!"
She waved at him, turned around, and ran up the stairs.
Standing in place, he tilted his face up, listening to the sound of her footsteps reaching the 30th floor, and only after hearing her push open the safety door did Kris Cooper relax and exhale.
Putting his hands in his pockets, he climbed back to the 31st floor and walked into his office.
