Casiano Has Arrived

Upon observing Alla's gaze fixated on the towering edifice, Keyon gently prodded her. "Miss Barton, accompany me," he requested. Stirring from her trance, Alla followed in Keyon's wake into one of the skyscrapers. 

Davies Corporation's security protocol was meticulous, demanding identity verification from all visitors before granting access. As they were partaking in this process, Ella, flanked by a group of executives, strolled in. She exchanged greetings with Keyon before shifting her attention to Alla. 

"Mr. Osborne, would you have any objections to a brief discourse between Miss Barton and myself?" she inquired. 

"Why would I object? Miss Barton is a member of your organization after all," Keyon responded. He found Ella's tone rather disconcerting, a veneer of civility hiding a deliberate sarcasm. But as Alla was part of Reed Corporation, he had no place to comment further.