Chapter 80

Yana’s POV

The moment we arrived at the building, a sense of excitement filled the air. We were a large group, too many of us to fit in one elevator, so some of us decided to go ahead while the rest remained on the ground floor, patiently waiting for their turn. I could not help but feel nervous as we approached the elevator. The feeling was reminiscent of the first time I met John’s friends, unsure of how they would perceive me.

As one of the guys entered the passcode to activate the elevator, my anxiety intensified. My trembling hands did not go unnoticed by Ethan, who reached out and held my hand, assuring me that everything would be okay. His gesture instantly calmed me, and with newfound confidence, we entered the elevator together.

Once inside, one of the guys with a cap on his head took the lead. "So," he began, a mischievous grin on his face, "shall we start introducing ourselves?" The guy with tan skin chimed in, stating that I m