The unexpected female voice startled me, and I quickly looked at the caller ID. I was puzzled when I noticed it was an unfamiliar number.

“I-I’m sorry! I-I was just…” I blushed as I started to explain myself, realizing my previous words were harsh. “I don’t recognize your voice. May I ask who this is?”

The person on the other end didn't answer my question. Instead, she asked in a distant but authoritative tone, "Is this Chloe?”

"Yes, it's me."

"Prepare some steel window designs and bring the