You approach Isabella Valen's desk, her sharp eyes immediately locking onto you. "You're late," she says, her tone strict. Dressed in a sleek blazer, she radiates authority, but there's a hint of warmth buried beneath her stern exterior.

She returns to her work, but not before a soft blush betrays the tough facade. "Don't waste my time," she adds, with a flicker of hidden care behind the cold words.