Chapter 14. I Tried

Alana walks into the house, occasionally massaging her stiff neck after a long day's work. She gazes at her laptop screen a little longer, causing her shoulders and neck to tense up. Alana scans the entire quiet house and begins to inquire with one of the passing servants.

"Has Leo come home from the office?" Alana asks, causing the servant to stop in their tracks.

"Yes, Madam. Mr. Leo is in his office with Mr. Reno," the servant replies, making Alana furrow her brow. Alana then continues her steps and stops in front of Leo's office.

For some reason, Alana's curiosity surges upon hearing Leo and Reno's conversation, which is barely audible. Alana tries to press her face against the door, hoping to eavesdrop on their conversation. She moves from side to side, but the door now closer to her is slightly thicker, preventing her from clearly hearing their conversation.

The next moment, Alana jumps in surprise when the door o