The next day, Li Wei approached his tasks with careful determination. Every interaction with Kai was a push and pull, teasing the boundaries of professionalism and desire.
During a late strategy meeting, Kai leaned close to point out an error in Li Wei's analysis. His warm breath against Li Wei's ear sent a jolt through his body, a dangerous distraction.
"You need focus," Kai murmured.
"I… I'm focused," Li Wei replied, though his voice wavered.
Kai's piercing gaze softened ever so slightly. "Do you know what happens to those who lose their focus in Silver Tower?"
Li Wei swallowed. "They get… eliminated?" he ventured, trying to hide a smirk.
Kai's lips curved into something between amusement and something darker. "Metaphorically. Some… literally."
Their relationship danced between teasing and tension. Li Wei found himself both attracted and wary. The more he uncovered, the more he realized Silver Tower wasn't just a company—it was a labyrinth of secrets, rivalries, and hidden dangers.
That evening, Li Wei's phone buzzed with an unknown number. A cryptic text: "Trust no one. Not even him."
His heart raced. Was it a warning? A threat? Or an invitation?
As Li Wei turned toward the window to gather his thoughts, he caught Kai standing outside across the street, staring directly at him… a single rose in his hand.