Chapter 36

Elysia's POV

With a hesitant nod, I clutched the black luggage tightly, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of responsibility settled upon me as I approached the company's reception area, my hands trembling slightly.

Every step I took was filled with trepidation, the fear of the unknown swirling within me. I fought to keep my composure, 

reminding myself of the bigger picture, the mission we were undertaking.

As I reached the reception, my pulse quickened, my palms growing damp. With trembling hands, I placed the black luggage on the counter, avoiding eye contact with the receptionist. My heart thundered in my ears, and a knot formed in the pit of my stomach.

As I forcefully closed the black luggage, my mind raced with a mix of confusion and urgency. Something didn't feel right. Without hesitation, I bolted from the reception area, leaving behind a trail of unease and curiosity.

My sudden dash through the company's corridors and out int