Chapter 64

At 5 PM, the day breathes a sigh of relief, the sky painted in shades of amber and gold as the sun begins its descent. The office gradually changes as the clock approaches the conclusion of the workday.

The continuous hum of discussion fades into low murmurs, keyboards become silent, and desks once packed with paperwork and coffee mugs are tidied up.

The employees grinned and nodded to each other, acknowledging their collective efforts and promising a moment of relaxation. While some stay in small groups to finish off conversations or have a brief chuckle, others move purposefully, ready to enjoy the evening's independence.

Amelia had been so engrossed with work that she hadn’t realized the closing hour had come. She quickly rushed through the remaining task for the day, trying not to carryover any leftover duties to the next day.

Outside the building was Cora, who had carefully packed her car few miles away from the building so that Alex wouldn’t see her when he was leaving the offic