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Chapter_43
Sadie straightened her posture, taking a deep breath as she locked her gaze on Micah’s approaching figure. She wasn’t sure why she was so determined to impress him, but something about his indifference gnawed at her. It felt like he was always testing her, and she couldn’t stand being seen as anything less than competent.
As Micah walked past her, he gave a slight nod of acknowledgment, not pausing for even a second. His eyes flicked over her, then quickly moved on. Sadie’s heart skipped a beat. Was that the faintest flicker of recognition in his eyes? She couldn’t tell.
He’s just doing his job, she reminded herself, but even so, a small part of her felt like she had failed. She needed to show him she could handle this, that she wasn’t just some hired help.
Just as she began to fall into her usual spiral of self-doubt, she heard footsteps approaching from behind. It was Andrew, one of the other security staff, walking toward her with a serious expression on his face.
“Sadie,” he said, voice low, “Micah asked for you to check the security cameras for him in the conference room. He’s in there now.”
Sadie’s pulse quickened. Finally, a chance to show I can handle the work, she thought, eager to prove herself. “Sure, I’ll head over now,” she replied, trying to sound calm, though her mind was racing.
She walked briskly toward the conference room, her heels clicking against the polished floor. As she passed by the open offices, she could feel the stares of the others—some curious, some dismissive—but she refused to let it distract her. She was here to work, and that was what mattered.
Entering the conference room, Sadie saw Micah standing by the large window, his back turned to her. He seemed to be lost in thought, staring out at the city skyline. She took a breath, then knocked lightly on the doorframe to announce her presence.
Micah turned at the sound, his eyes cool and calculating as they settled on her. “Sadie, come in,” he said, his tone unbothered, as if her presence was merely an afterthought.
Sadie approached the desk where the security monitors were set up. “You wanted me to check the cameras?”
Micah gave a slight nod, motioning toward the screens. “Yes, I need to make sure everything’s running smoothly for the meeting later today. You’re familiar with the system?”
“I am,” she answered quickly, as she took a seat and began scrolling through the various camera feeds. She knew the layout of the building well, having worked security at several other locations, but this was her first time dealing with the specific system here. She was determined not to make any mistakes.
The silence in the room was thick, and Sadie could feel Micah’s gaze on her. She tried not to let it throw her off as she clicked through the feeds, checking for any blind spots or anomalies. Her fingers hovered over the controls, her focus absolute.
Finally, after several long minutes, she looked up from the monitors. “Everything seems fine. No unusual activity, all cameras are working.”
Micah didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he studied her for a moment, his lips curling slightly. “Good,” he said, his voice laced with approval, though he didn’t quite smile. “You’re more competent than I gave you credit for.”
Sadie’s heart fluttered, but she kept her face neutral. That’s all I need, she thought. One step closer.
“Thank you, Mr. Clemens,” she said, trying to keep the hint of triumph from her voice. “I’ll head back to my post now.”
Micah nodded, turning back to the window as she left. But this time, she felt something different. A quiet satisfaction settled in her chest. Maybe today won’t be a complete waste after all.
