Strategic Denial

Clara

The exact second the name 'Mr. Darius' echoed across the room, pure survival instinct hijacked my nervous system. I bolted.

I did not pause to think or rationalize. I simply turned and fled. Scurrying past the sea of mesmerized recruits who were practically tripping over themselves to get a look at the billionaire, I shoved through the nearest set of acoustic glass doors. I darted down an