Chapter20: Unwanted Proximity

Chapter 20: Unwanted Proximity  XENOIS Dmitri cleared his throat uncomfortably as he replied.  "You fired your previous assistant two weeks ago. The replacement was scheduled to start today." "What was wrong with the previous one?" I asked curiously about recognizing anything about this. "You never explained your reasoning, sir. You just came in one morning and told her to clear out her desk immediately." That sounded harsh, even for me as I grimaced. That was too cruel even for me. "And the replacement?" Before Dmitri could answer my question, the elevator chimed behind us. I turned to see who was arriving, and my blood ran cold. Sophia stepped out of the elevator, looking every bit the professional she was, dressed in clothes that hugged her curves perfectly. Her hair was pulled back in a bun, and she carried herself with the confidence of someone who belonged here. "Good morning, Xenois," she said, her voice sounding neutral, although I knew that wasn't her true emotions.  "I hope y