Mission Almost Impossible

I rolled back my shoulders and let the slow exhale calm me down. Then I marched toward the entrance with all the confidence I could muster. I had entered that building countless times before, but never while feeling anxiety or fear—until now.

I tried not to stand out too much, but I did not resemble an average secretary either. I chose a black, fitted pantsuit, perfectly hugging and emphasizing the curves of my body. It also exposed a little bit of flesh around the cleavage, turning me into a hot businesswoman.

I opened my purse to grab my pass, and my heart began to hammer. I knew quite well that my mission could end before it even began if my access had already been canceled. I could only hope that Callan was too busy celebrating the merger to think about my access to the company.

I passed the revolving door and followed the line of other employees in suits. Most of them were still half asleep. Some of them were yawning. Others were drinking coffee from their thermal mugs. Then I gl