Eva walked into the sleek glass lobby of HB Industry, her heels clicking against the marble floor with quiet confidence. Heads turned as she passed, her commanding presence impossible to ignore. The receptionist looked up, wide-eyed, and quickly gestured her toward the executive elevator."Mr. Carl is expecting you," the receptionist stammered, her voice slightly shaky.Eva offered a polite nod and stepped into the elevator, her expression calm but her eyes sharp. Moments later, the elevator doors opened to the top floor, revealing the expansive office of Mr. Carl.“Miss Carter,” Mr. Carl greeted with a practiced smile, rising from behind his desk. His tone was warm, but there was a hint of tension in his eyes. “Thank you for coming on such short notice. Please, have a seat.”Eva walked in with her usual poise, taking the offered seat but not relaxing. “You wanted to see me, Mr. Carl. Let’s not waste time with pleasantries.”Carl chuckled lightly, though the sound was hollow. “Straigh
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