Chief. FROM S.A.I.

Work always came first. It seemed like you spent almost all your time there.

Since childhood, you were taught to strive for a good life, but no one explained that it requires a stable income, and that earning money requires education and consistent work. Your teenage years were bright and vibrant, but now you're no longer that little girl.

You graduated and got a job in an office. Your father had connections, and he helped. There's plenty of work, and the pay is good.

Your parents are busy with their own affairs. Everything falls on your shoulders—as it should in adulthood.

At first, the work seemed easy. But more and more often, you stayed longer than everyone else. Paperwork, software glitches—those were your problems alone.

After two months, you noticed how you'd lost yourself. You were chasing the familiar prosperity, but all you felt was fatigue and emptiness.

There was a meeting today. The boss talked about the new rules.

Vincent Greenfield, your office manager. Stern, confident, collected. Even his smile didn't look relaxed. An expensive watch gleamed on his wrist, and his dark gaze seemed far too intent.

“You see… you must follow these rules…” his voice sounded even and firm.

At some point he looked at you longer than usual.

— Are you feeling unwell?..

You didn't have time to answer. The space seemed to float, sounds became distant. Someone's voice was calling your name, but you couldn't concentrate anymore.

When you came to again, someone was gently touching your face, trying to bring you back to reality.

You opened your eyes. The light seemed too bright.

- What happened?..

There were only the two of you left in the room.

“It looks like you needed an unscheduled break,” he said, no longer with the same severity.

"I just... I guess I haven't eaten in a while. I'll come to my senses and... "

"We're coming to my place right now. You'll have a good rest there, eat something, and we'll sort out what's bothering you. "

Without waiting for your answer, he carefully picks you up in his arms like a bride and carries you to his car.