CHAPTER 136
The elevator ride felt longer than it was, each second ticking away in a shared, unspoken anticipation. Finally, the sharp ding of the elevator reaching its destination cut through the tension, almost like a release of pressure. The doors slid open, and they stepped into Mr. George’s office.

Inside, Mr. George quickly gestured to the plush seats in his office, his voice tight with a forced calm. "Please, have a seat," he offered, trying to regain control of the situation. The office, though well-appointed, suddenly felt stifling, the air thick with the weight of unspoken concerns....

Once they were seated, Mr. George, unable to bear the silence any longer, leaned forward. His eyes darted between Simon and Robert, searching for any clue as to why they were here.

"What brings you here this morning?" he asked, his voice cracking slightly despite his best efforts to stay calm. The earlier encounter with the receptionist had already rattled him, and he was determined not to leave another ba
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