The elevator doors hadn't even fully closed when Sebastian leaned closer to me with a grin that was way too satisfied for a Monday morning.
"It's really good to see you back, Valerie. Oops" he tapped his chin dramatically, "I mean, Emily."
I elbowed him lightly. "Shut up," I whispered, laughing under my breath.
From behind us, Leo cleared his throat. Loud, pointed, and very obviously annoyed.
Sebastian turned around with the fakest innocent smile I had ever seen. "What? I'm just being friendly."
Leo didn't answer. He only stared straight at the elevator doors like they personally offended him.
The moment the doors opened, a junior staff stepped in and practically squealed.
"Oh my god, Emily! How have you been? We were all so worried"
She froze mid-sentence, eyes widening when she finally noticed Sebastian and Leonardo Rhys standing right beside me.
"Oh— s-sir— good morning! Mr. Rhys, Mr. Reyes!" she bowed like she was greeting royalty.
