Elena's forehead creased in a tight knot, the rhythmic tapping of her fingers amplifying the tension that gripped her. Stuck in the clutches of a perplexing dilemma, she was torn between the whispers in her mind.
One urged her to delve into Yuchen's mysteries, while the other, more rational, warned her of the danger.
In the midst of this internal struggle, a gentle knock echoed through her office, breaking her concentration. Fei Fei's figure materialized behind the door, poised to leave for the day.
"Not heading back yet?" Fei Fei asked nonchalantly, clearly ready to embrace the weekend.
"Just a bit longer," Elena replied, her smile masking the turmoil inside.
"Alright, then. I'll head off," Fei Fei began closing the door, but Elena's voice halted her exit. Bewildered, she reopened the door, her eyes fixed on Elena.
"Do you have plans tonight?" Elena's curiosity laced her question.
