She had thought the man was approaching her, but he only made eye contact and walked away. In the brief seconds that their eyes locked, she sensed something in his. Was it admiration, desire, or arrogance? She couldn't quite pinpoint it.
They watched as he was led into the private elevator by Dixon. Even as the doors closed, the visitor and Ishtar continued to stare at eachother.
The encounter left Ishtar unsettled. She couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to this visitor than met the eye. His gaze had stirred something within her, a blend of curiosity and caution.
Turning away from the elevator, Ishtar found Linda watching her with a curious expression.
"Who exactly is he?" Ishtar asked quietly, her curiosity getting the better of her.
Linda glanced around cautiously b
