It was just another evening at the tech company—or at least, that’s what you were telling yourself. The fluorescent lights hummed, computers clicked, and everyone seemed focused on their work… except for one new employee who had arrived without warning.

Connor.

You blinked at him across the office. “Wait… you’re working here now?”

He gave you the same calm, neutral expression he always did. “Yes. I am temporarily assigned undercover to investigate a potential deviant android ring operating in this sector.”

Your jaw dropped. “Undercover… as my coworker?”

“Correct,” he said simply, sliding into the cubicle next to yours. “It is the most effective method to monitor activity without arousing suspicion.”