"Please wait a moment, Mr. Zeller. Someone will be with you shortly," the receptionist said.

Her smile had changed, becoming genuinely warm. She hadn't expected this young man to actually know Tasha and was relieved she hadn't called security to escort him out.

A few minutes later, a woman wearing black-framed glasses appeared, looking gentle and professional. She said, "Hello, Mr. Zeller. I'm Mrs. Sharpe's secretary. Please follow me."

After taking the elevator to the top floor, Felix was l