26

I wasn't one to give up. So when Nikolai left the room yesterday, I'd hurriedly sorted out my outfit for today. I went for something basic since it was my first day. I wore a plain black skirt and a white long sleeve shirt. I put my hair in a sleek ponytail to make myself look professional then I packed my bag.

I doubted Nikolai would make things easy for me but surprisingly, he did. When I woke up, he wasn't in bed, he had already left. And there weren't any extra guards or anything following me around. I felt slightly guilty for breaking his trust but it wasn't my fault he was too stubborn to see reason.

I was standing in front of the large Starks and Clarks Skyscraper with my heart palpitating in my chest. My palms felt sweaty and I instinctively rubbed them on my skirt. People came in and out of the building, each looking busy and I couldn't help the small smile on my face.

"You're new too?" I heard someone ask beside me. I turned my head and saw two girls around my age.

"I am. I'm