Chapter 45. Welcome Back

2024

Amelia’s POV

As I stepped through the revolving doors of Kane Corp, I had to admit—the last time I walked out of this building, I was nothing short of dramatic.

What was I even thinking? That I was the lead in some overly emotional telenovela? That storming out, head held high and heart in pieces, would somehow make a statement?

That’s right. I wasn’t thinking.

Being accused of sabotage at your workplace would do that to anyone. And it wasn’t just any workplace. It was Kane Corp.

Where I had spent a long time dreaming about working because I knew what it would do for my career.

Where I had worked late nights, trying to prove to myself that who my boss was wouldn’t and shouldn’t affect me.

Where my boss—the man who accused me—just so happened to be my ex-boyfriend, the same man who shattered my heart ten years ago.

I let out a slow breath, adjusting my bag on my shoulder.

But that was then.

Now? I wa