The girl tilted her head and spoke to Arlo Seys, though Arlo appeared calm, the slight curve at the corner of his mouth suggested they were having a pleasant conversation.
Ariel Morris pursed her lips, feeling quite downcast, staring directly at the elevator door.
As the elevator door closed, Arlo gently raised his gaze, his deep eyes looked ahead and also saw the unwavering gaze outside the elevator.
Their eyes met, a room apart, as the elevator door promptly shut…..
Ariel stood there dumbfounded for a long time, her eyes somewhat desolate...
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With a heavy heart, Ariel entered the employee elevator, arriving at the 27th floor in the artist work area, where Valeria Johnson, assistant Martin, and agent Sister Fiona were having a meeting in the director's office.
Ariel knocked on the office door and, after receiving a response, pushed the door open and entered.
