Serena's eyes narrowed, confusion and urgency evident in her expression. "What do you mean? I can't go?" Her voice trembled as she tried to keep her composure, her fingers tightening around her phone that was still clutched in her hand
"Just that, Ma'am. You are not permitted to leave and see him." Assistant Mahi's voice was steady, calm, as she took a step closer. She moved with quiet efficiency, closing the office door behind her and locking it securely with a decisive click. The sound echoed in the room, heightening Serena's growing dread as she looked at it as if trying to find answers in that little thing.
"What is the meaning of this, Assistant Mahi?" Serena's tone shifted from disbelief to simmering anger. Her eyes darted around the room as if searching for an explanation that made sense to everything.
Mahi's face softened, but her resolve did not waver. "It's for your safety, Ma'am. You cannot go to him."