A Night To Forget, A Lifetime To Remember.

around the room, hoping to understand what happened.

note tucked beside it. Her heart skipped a beat. She quic

to understand. But the more she read them, the more con

d. She closed her eyes, trying to push the pain away. But it only g

mily's heart jumped, she froze for a moment, then hopeful - m

icked up the phone. "Hello?" s

e calling from the front desk.

ing disappointment as she

welcome to stay as long as you need. A car has also

she couldn't quite shake off. Emily's sto

of the message, focused

t be needing it, and I

he voice seemed surprised, then finally spo

" Emily in

s Emily. If you change your mind or need a

was worth to Jack? She could almost hear him saying it, like it would fix everything. Anger burned in

med her fist against the bed frame, the harsh sound echoing through the silent room. She gra

r voice warm. "He

otion. "Hey, Sara... I'm not doing gr

ern. "What's going on, Emi

someone last night... Look

ily could practically feel the concern in

inally asked, her voice

aky. "Penthouse 6, 2202." She double-checked the address on a card

y? I'm on my way." Sara said. Her

g to leave her voice as she clutched the phone tighter to her c

r a moment, Emily pulled back, wiped her face, and nodded toward the door as

e filling the space. Emily's mind replayed her tim

ily didn't speak. The air between them was thick, wei

concern. "You can talk to

tbelt. "I don't even

as gentle. "Ta

n I woke up... he was gone. No explanation." Her voice turned bitter. "I was t

d out, gently taking Emily's hand.

s happen. I let him have his way... and now I see

hard to see clearly when you're in the moment. You

ugh blurry eyes. "I barel

to walk away, and that's on him. You deserve better." "Y

assured her. "You'll be fine, okay?" Emily smiled, her heart feeling lighter.

ng was clear-she couldn't keep dwelling on Jack. There wa

bsided. As she sipped tea on the couch, soft sunlight filled the room. Her phone buzzed, breakin

spoke warmly. "This is Rachel from H&R C

ily frowned slightl

a corporate retreat, and we think you'd be perfect. Our previous planne

confusion. "Who

suringly. "She spoke highly of you, a

adn't expected it. Knowing someone so influen

ink about it. But it sounds interes

s Emily. Please let us know your dec

e offer could elevate her career, and Patr

ble. I'm definitely interested, but I need to check my schedule first. I would also need more details– d

I'll send everything over right away. We'r

her phone buzzed again. An email from H&R Corporatio

laptop and searched for "H&R Corporation." The website wa

where she discovered it was founded by the

h her feet, pulling her into a world she desperately tried to leave behind. Everything was connected to Jack

iet room. It seemed like a trap-a chance to advance her career, but a