Chapter TWENTY SEVEN

  "Hey, Akira."

  I stand at her desk after she buzzes me in. Today, she is wearing a maroon dress that ends just above her knees and hugs her figure, highlighting her womanly curves.

  "Good morning, C.C." Her cheeks are slightly flushed with a faint smile. "You're looking very professional today?" She arches a brow as her gaze sweeps over me.

  I tuck my loose curls behind my ears and stare down at myself. "A pair of black dress slacks and a white blouse is hardly professional." I chuckle. "It is more a case of playing it safe." I groan, wishing I possessed the confidence to dress up like the majority of the girls around here.

  "Is he in?" I enquire sceptically, hoping that I am not too late.

  "Nope, he is upstairs this morning, I believe."

  "Thank the Gods," I reply. "I'll catch up with you later."

  "I'll be here." She hums as the sound of her tapping away on her keyboard follows me down the corridor.