Interesting..

The sound of car horns filled the air, blending into the relentless hum of the bustling city. Skyscrapers loomed overhead, their gleaming glass facades reflecting the sunlight. As a child, Audrey Liu had often marveled at how the buildings seemed to touch the sky, but now they were just part of the backdrop of her daily life.

Gu Group, the city’s most prestigious and powerful company, stood proudly among the tallest buildings, a symbol of wealth and success. Audrey had been working there for three years, and though it was an impressive feat to many, it had become her norm.

“Oh, I forgot to introduce myself,” she thought as she snapped out of her reverie. “My name is Audrey Liu, I’m 28 years old, and one day, I hope to travel the world.”

“Quick, hurry!” A voice broke her train of thought.

Audrey looked up from her desk as several women scrambled toward the bathroom. “The president is here!” one of them hissed.

Audrey’s friend Mia nudged her, her eyes wide with urgency. “Audrey, aren’t you going to the bathroom?”

Audrey blinked, confused. “Why would I?”

Mia sighed in exasperation. “You’ll see. Just wait.”

Moments later, a flurry of excitement swept through the office. “Here comes the president!” someone whispered loudly.

Audrey barely glanced up, engrossed in the portfolio she was preparing. Around her, gasps and murmurs rippled through the room.

“Oh my gosh, he’s so handsome!” one of the women gushed.

“He looks like an actor from a movie!” another added, swooning.

“Audrey, did you see him?” Mia nudged her again, her voice brimming with excitement.

“See who?” Audrey asked, not looking up.

Mia groaned. “The president! He’s tall, handsome, and so young! I wish I could marry him… but too bad, I can’t.”

Audrey chuckled softly. “I didn’t see anything, Mia. You’re being dramatic.”

Mia threw her hands up in mock despair. “Audrey, you miss everything important!”

Mia had been the first person to befriend Audrey when she started at Gu Group. She was like a big sister, always looking out for her and standing by her side when things got tough.

Later that evening, as the office emptied, Mia waved goodbye. “Audrey, don’t work too hard! You need rest and proper meals.”

Audrey smiled. “I’ll be fine, Mia. See you tomorrow!”

By the time Audrey finished her tasks, the building was silent, and exhaustion weighed heavily on her. Stifling a yawn, she gathered her belongings and headed home, her thoughts already drifting to sleep.

The next morning, the shrill beeping of her alarm jolted Audrey awake.

“Oh no, what time is it?” she muttered groggily, glancing at the clock.

Her eyes widened in panic. “9:00 AM?! I’m late for work!”

Springing into action, she splashed water on her face, brushed her teeth in record time, and threw on her coat and shoes. Bursting out the door, she sprinted toward the bus stop.

“I can make it,” she panted, her heart racing. But as she rounded the corner, the bus pulled away without her.

“No, no, no!” She smacked her forehead in frustration. “Guess I’ll take a taxi.”

Crossing the street in her haste, she forgot to look both ways.

A car screeched to a halt inches from her.

“What’s going on now? Did we hit someone?” a voice inside the car demanded.

“No, sir,” replied the chauffeur. “I think she’s fine. I’ll check.”

Audrey winced, rubbing her arm where she’d stumbled. “Ouch… Don’t people look where they’re going?”

The chauffeur approached her, looking exasperated. “Miss, if you’re fine, get out of the road.”

The car door opened, and a tall, impeccably dressed man stepped out, his sharp features radiating authority. He glanced at Audrey with mild irritation. “If she’s hurt, just give her some money,” he said dismissively. “Low-class people…”

Audrey’s blood boiled. She struggled to her feet, glaring at him. “Hey, you! I don’t need your filthy money! And yes, I’m low-class—so what? I’m still a human being!”

She snatched the bills from the chauffeur and threw them back at the man, her eyes blazing.

The man raised an eyebrow, clearly caught off guard by her outburst.

Audrey stormed off without another word, her head held high despite the ache in her knees.

Behind her, the man watched her retreating figure with a faint smirk. “Interesting,” he murmured to himself.

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