In Toronto, at 5 am, a woman slept peacefully in her bedroom. But her dreams were haunted by a disturbing scene. An 8-year-old girl, crying behind bushes in a remote area, watched in horror as her mother was brutally stabbed to death by a group of 10-12 men. As they went from scenes, the girl ran towards her mother, screaming.
While she was dreaming, the alarm clock rang, and the woman jolted awake, her face etched with tension, anger, and sadness. But she swiftly composed herself, taking a deep breath. She began her morning routine - exercises, cooking, and a refreshing bath. Just as she was about to leave the flat, her phone rang. Recognizing the caller's name, she answered and said in one go.
"Stop bothering me with silly issues. If I'm paying you, it's to handle things, not trouble me. Find a solution instead of calling me."
With that, she hung up, not waiting for a response.
She went down. And as she waited for her taxi near the apartment entrance, she noticed a family of three, a widowed mother and her two children, moving in that day. She observed their close bond, feeling a pang of longing.
The son, eager to start his first day at the main branch office, instructed his mother, "Mom, these men will help you and Blakely with the luggage and settling in. I have to leave for work."
As he walked away, he caught the woman's gaze. He smiled, but she quickly turned away, her expression unreadable. He felt a twinge of remorse, sensing he had somehow disturbed her.
With that, they parted ways - she into her taxi, he to his office.
In Thornfield Industries and Holdings
The company is located in Toronto, Ontario .This company's 28-floor office building houses a diverse range of departments, starting with Communication and Customer Service on the first floor, followed by Administrative, Research and Development, Fashion Designing, and Food Industry on floors 2-5. Industry-specific departments occupy floors 6-15, including Hospital Management, Research and Development , Operational, Jewelry, Education, Airlines, Motor, Construction, Architecture and Interior Design, and Event and Wedding planning. Floors 16-20 host Heavy Industries and Services such as Mining, Chemical, IT, Banking and Finance, and Entertainment and Media. Support and Executive Spaces are on floors 21-25, featuring Hospitality, Transportation and Logistics, CEOs' Floor, Party Hall and Convention Hall, and Meeting Rooms. Finally, the top floors, 26-28, are reserved for Leadership and Governance, comprising Board Members' Cabins, the Vice Chairman's Office, and the Chairwoman's Office, facilitating efficient collaboration, innovation, and leadership across the organization.
Alex's eyes widened as he stood before the Thornfield Industries and Holdings building, a huge smile spreading across his face. His dream had finally come true. With a spring in his step, he entered the company and made his way to the meeting hall.
Inside, he was introduced to the team, and his eyes met Elara's once more. The manager's words echoed, "Mr. Alex, this is Ms.Elara , our HR representative in the Interior Department and the country's top interior designer."
Axel Extended a warm greeting, "Hello, Ms. Elara." But she merely nodded.
"Nice to work with you, Ms. Elara," Axel added, attempting to break the ice.
Elara's response was a fleeting smirk before she excused herself, leaving Axel Wondering.
The manager noticed Alex's curiosity and said, "Don't overthink it . Elara is reserved, calculative, and assertive. Her silence speaks more than her words."
After a while, they all left. Axel saw his cabin, the whole building, leaving the top 4 floors.
He left the office and headed home. In the parking area, he spotted Elara again, this time she was engaged in a quiet conversation with a mysterious person. They stood close, their faces lit by warm smiles.
Axel wondered, then shook off the thought, and went towards the left area and started to wait for the lift.
As Elara entered, he followed, greeting her with, "Hi, nice to see you again! What a coincidence, running into you all day."
Elara's response dripped with arrogance, "Everyone who works in this branch lives here, including the CEOs."
The lift stopped on the 9th floor, and Axel chuckled, "Another coincidence!"
As they exited, he asked, "Was that your boyfriend in the parking lot?"
Elara's glare was scary and questioning.
Axel clarified, "The guy you were talking to."
Elara remained silent, exiting the lift and disappearing into her flat.
Axelcalled after her, "I'll take that as a yes."
Elara , warning, "Mind your business, Mr."
She slammed the door shut.
Axel smiled wryly, "I live across from your flat, not inside it. Oh, God, please bless this poor woman."
Just then, his sister's voice interrupted, "Let God bless us first; come inside before I close the door!"
Axel entered, chuckling.
His sister asked, "What's got you smiling?"
Axel replied, "Just my lovely neighbor."
She raised an eyebrow.
Axel whispered, "Long story."
As he said, his mother asked what story he immediately started to tell about his day.
On the other hand, Elara got a call and she received it and said yes tell me
A man said “ ma'am, we have caught him. Come quickly.”
Elara, with a devilish smile, said “in 2 hours”.
Elara changed herself and went towards the entrance. As she went near the gate a car came and picked her up.She was dropped at a Hybrid Hotel. It was an upscale nightclub for the wealthy. As Elara entered, a maid attended her and she removed her shearling coat and gave it to her. Elara was looking damn sexy and hot.She entered the pub in a black satin mini dress with a deep V-neckline and a thigh-high slit, paired with black stilettos. Gold chains glimmered against her skin, while her smoky eyes and red lips added to her seductive allure. Her loose waves framed her face, making her look effortlessly captivating. Every step she took turned heads. She knew she had all the attention on her.She settled at her table and ordered a glass of red wine, which began to sip as soon as it arrived.A man in his late 20s approached Elarawith a confident smirk, asking, "Are you interested?" She didn't say a word, just glanced at him briefly, then took a slow sip of her wine, her eyes drifting tow
Elara was frustrated by his words and thought to herself, "He's always causing problems, no matter what I do. What does he think of himself? And now I have to attend his lecture this evening. Oh god."As she prepared for office, the doorbell rang. "Ohhh wow this bell works great, Who could that be?" Elara wondered. She opened the door to find an elderly woman standing before her."Hello, aunty. How can I help you?" Elara asked.The lady replied, "Sorry, dear. I live opposite your flat and got confused."Elara smiled politely and closed the door. Alex's mother felt uneasy.She thought to herself “ what kind of girl is she?”At the office, Elara had finished her fieldwork and returned to her cabin during lunch break. Everyone had left, but then Axel arrived."Hello, I need to discuss something with you immediately about work," Axel said."Yes, please sit and go on," Elara replied.Axel explained, " I need your interior plans to ensure optimal space utilization. You're really good at thi
Next morning Elara left for her office as normal. Again she encountered Axel he asked “ ElaraI didn't see you from yesterday evening where did you go?”Elara"Back off, Mister. You're overstepping your limits. I know what you said to Grayson Wolfe yesterday, and I won't tolerate it. Don't think you can dictate what I do."In her office floor there was a huge drama going on. Everyone was shouting like mad. She, just ignoring them going, noticed that Axel was coming and stood next to her. She asked “ Again ?”Axel “ there is a party announcement.”Elara“ What party?”Alex, “ Actually we got another project from the government to build three colleges with hostels so this is the second big project we got in this month so we all decided to celebrate it so they are deciding the party theme.”Elara“ Okay then carry on, I have loads of works to do”Axelsaid “ What carry on? You should also join us.”Elara“ again you are crossing your limits Mr. Alex ”Axel said in a flirtatious way “ woww my
The party hall was decorated with soft gold light, candles, and fresh flowers created a romantic ambiance. Plush couches and jazz melodies invited intimacy, setting the stage for a memorable Blind Date Night.As the host started the party he announced the first activity. As the host announced, “The first activity of the night is Candlelit Dinner: Share a delicious meal together, savoring each bite and conversation,” everyone began to move toward their tables. Elara and Axel settled into their cozy spot, the flickering candlelight creating a warm glow around them.Axel poured a glass of wine for Elara and looked deeply into her eyes. “Actually, I like you,” he said, his voice sincere but a little nervous.Elara's eyes widened in surprise. “You do?”Axel continued, “When we first met, I liked you, but seeing you here tonight, I’ve started to have real feelings for you.”Elara's heart raced, and she tightened her grip on her glass as she took in his words. “Alex…” she began softly, fee