The morning sun cast a warm glow through the windows of Ethan Sterling's spacious office as he sat behind his desk, a decisive air about him. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as he awaited Emily's arrival.
As Emily entered the room, her gaze met Ethan's, and she offered a polite, "Good morning, Mr. Sterling."
Ethan acknowledged her with a nod, a serious expression on his face. "Good morning, Ms. Emily." He reached for a file on his desk and handed it to her. "Take this file and read through it."
Curiosity and confusion danced in Emily's eyes as she accepted the file. "A promotion?" she asked, her surprise evident.
Ethan's gaze remained steady as he replied, "Yes, a promotion. But you'd also have to agree to this proposal first." With a sense of purpose, he reached for another file, placing it across the table before her.
Emily hesitated for a moment before picking up the second file. As she began to read through its contents, her initial surprise gave way to a growing sense of unease. Her eyes scanned the words on the pages, and it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her.
Ethan's voice broke the silence, his words carrying weight. "You can go home to think about it," he said, his tone unwavering. "But you have until sundown to give me an answer."
Emily's heart raced as she absorbed the implications of what lay before her. The promotion was an enticing offer, a step up the corporate ladder she had long aspired to. However, the proposal linked to it was something she hadn't anticipated.
"You cannot escape from me," thought Ethan as he smirked to himself as he felt a trace of satisfaction when he saw her silent
As Emily left Ethan's office, she couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency and uncertainty. Her fragile heart now faced a critical decision that would not on