Bailey Falls Ill

As dawn broke, the chirping of the birds outside the window gently woke Emma Hart, who then stealthily slid out of bed to sneak into another room. This was Damien Sterling's study—a sanctuary where an unfinished PowerPoint presentation awaited completion. 

Emma knew she had to seize this quiet moment to wrap up the presentation, as a crucial meeting with the partners was scheduled for the afternoon. Completing this task would mark a significant milestone. However, as she began to work, the computer screen suddenly went black. 

Emma, puzzled, inspected the computer to identify the malfunction. Bending down in her black wool dress, she discovered the power source was also dead. "What's going on here?" she muttered to herself. 

Unexpectedly, the door to the study swung open, revealing Damien Sterling standing in the doorway, shrouded in darkness as well. 

"Did you cut the power?" Emma questioned.