Rissa pushed open the heavy doors of the top-floor office. The air inside was cool, smelling of expensive leather and her stepfather’s spicy cologne. Julian was sitting behind his massive desk, his eyes fixed on a glowing computer screen. He looked powerful in his dark suit, his tie perfectly straight, exuding the aura of the CEO of Jules Corporation.
"I’m here, Daddy!" Rissa said. Her voice was playful as she dropped her school bag on the plush carpet.
Julian looked up, and a small smile broke his professional mask. "Rissa. You’re early. I didn't expect you for another hour."
"What? You don't miss me?" she teased, walking toward him with a slow, swaying step. Her short plaid school skirt flared slightly with every movement.
"I do, of course," he said, his voice dropping an octave.
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