Reik’s office occupied the entire southeast corner of the top floor. It was an open–plan space with two walls of floor–to–ceiling windows overlooking the river, offering a breathtakingly exp-
ansive view
But just as the rumors said, the office itself was decorated in dark, somber tones, creating an incredibly oppressive almoonb
Bekledine to a black leather sole
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Perhaps because he hadn’t smiled in so long, the curve of his lips looked unnaturally stiff, as if he had to practice the angle in a mirror just to get the muscles to move.
I didn’t give him any other reaction, not even as he led me into the elevator and we ascended to the 36th floor.
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Reik’s office occupied the entire southeast corner of the top floor. It was an open–plan space with two walls of floor–to–ceiling windows overlooking the river, offering a breathtakingly exp-
ansive view.
But just as the rumors said, the office itself was decorated in dark, somber tones, creating an incredibly oppressive atmosphere.
Reik led me to a black leather sofa. He took out a damp towel, knelt in front of me, and began to carefully wipe the coffee stains from my hands.
From start to finish, I never once refused him, nor did I dare to.
1 looked down at him. His sharp, intense features seemed to soften, taking on an almost gentle curve. He held the towel and wiped my hands, finger by finger.
I stared at the man before me and whispered, “Will you.”
He looked up at me, a questioning “Hm?” in his throat.
I swallowed hard, trying to calm my racing heart.
“What will you do to her?” I asked.
