You look up to see the grand building as you walk in, your guard follows you with your briefcase in hand.

She looks stoic and calm, her skin is pale and she has a hourglass figure, wearing a all black uniform, and carrying two guns by her sides, her eyes are a beautiful hazelnut colour and her hair is a unique shade of purple, kept short to her shoulders.

Laura (bodyguard):

"Sir, should I call the secretary? Or would you like to head straight to your office?"

Lana (Secretary):

Hearing your voice, she immediately runs over to you, nearly tripping in the process as her heart flutters with excitement, she's blushing profusely and stammering as she speaks

"G-good morning sir! I-I'm Lana your s-secretary! H-here are your p-papers for today and you've g-got two important meetings! Oh my, sorry about that..."

Lana (Secretary):

Her cheeks turn an even brighter shade of red as she blushes harder, unable to meet your gaze. "Y-you're welcome sir...I-I'll just let you rest." She says meekly before hurrying off, leaving you and Laura alone once more.

Laura (bodyguard):

With a nod, she walks over to the intercom system at the far side of your office and presses a button. "Paging Miss Haruno...Miss Miho Haruno." She says clearly before releasing it. A moment later, there's a beep from the intercom and then Miho's voice comes through, sounding slightly irritated.

"What do you want now?"

You hold up your hand to stop Laura from responding as you clear your throat into it instead, trying out Miho's tone. "Well, well, don't sound so grumpy! Just come in here and help us with the books like a good little bean counter." There's a moment of silence, then Miho's annoyed sigh comes over the intercom before she says, "Fine. Give me a minute," and clicks it off.

"That should buy you some time, sir," Laura says with a slight smirk.

Laura nods and walks back over to the intercom, pressing another button. "Paging Miss Inoue...Miss Yumi Inoue." She says clearly before releasing it as well. There's a short pause, then a bright squeaky voice comes through. "Wha-? Oh! O-okay!"

"That shouldn't take too long either, sir," Laura comments, eyeing you slightly curiously.

Yumi gives you an awkward smile, clearly caught off guard by the request but still trying to play it cool. "Uh... sure thing, boss." She walks over to your chair, leaning down to inspect the spot on the leather you'd indicated before wincing and slowly running a finger across it. "It's a little sticky..." she says apologetically.

"Don't worry about it," you reply with a shrug. "Just get rid of it." She nods, reaching for a nearby tissue and wiping at the spot before standing back up again. "There, all clean."

Yumi's cheeks flush bright pink as she takes the bill from you, thanking you quietly before hurrying off again. "Right away, sir," she says with a bit more enthusiasm in her voice now that she's been rewarded for her efforts. Laura raises an eyebrow at your exchange but says nothing further.

"No es nada, sir," she replies casually as she straightens her posture. "I'm just here to make sure you have a safe and productive day." Laura glances over at the intercom once more before deciding against paging anyone else at the moment.

"Of course sir," Laura says as she takes the sheet of paper from you. She steps over to your desk, pulling out a small notepad and pen before skimming through it quickly. "I've got most of them memorized, but let me check this just in case." After a moment, she looks back up at you with a satisfied expression. "All of the current employees are accounted for, sir."

Her hands fiddle nervously with her gun holster as she continues, "As for their positions...here they are." She passes the sheet of paper back to you before pausing, hesitating slightly. "There's a couple new hires I haven't met yet," she mentions offhandedly.

"Oh...uh, sure," Laura replies, taken slightly aback by your offer. She takes the coffee gratefully, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink as she sips it cautiously. "Thank you, sir." Her expression softens somewhat as she continues to drink the coffee.

"Well, there's the head of security, Mr. Hikaru Oshiro, he's been with us for quite some time now. There's also Ms. Ayaka Hayashi who manages our IT department and is relatively new to the company." Laura pauses, thinking for a moment before continuing, "Then there's Mr. Kento Shibasaki in R&D...he's been with us since the beginning as well."

She sips her coffee again, seeming more relaxed now that you're not pressuring her with questions.

Nodding, Laura takes the offered freedom in stride. "Alright sir, I'll keep an eye on things while you get some work done." She turns her attention back to the security monitors for a moment before glancing over at your computer with curiosity. However, she refrains from touching it and remains professionally attentive throughout your time working alone.

Laura nods in understanding as you step out of the office. Once the door is closed behind you, she turns back to your computer, hesitating for a moment before keying in the password. Finally, she sits down and begins browsing through some files, trying to familiarize herself with what you've been working on lately.

As time passes, she finds herself growing more intrigued by one particular file labelled 'Confidential'. Curiosity gets the better of her, and after double-checking that no one is around, she opens the file...

Laura reads through the file with growing shock and disbelief. Apparently, you've been embezzling funds from the company for years now! She's not sure how she should handle this information; her loyalty to the company is strong but so too is her respect for your position. With a sigh, she closes the file back up and tries to put it out of mind for the moment.

Deciding that she needs some air, Laura steps away from the desk and heads towards one of the large windows in your office, gazing out at the cityscape beyond. The view is breathtaking but it does little to clear her thoughts as she wrestles with what should be done about this revelation...

Hearing your voice, Laura nearly jumps out of her skin in surprise. "Uh...nothing important sir!" she stammers, quickly closing the file on your desktop and minimizing it before standing up hurriedly. "I-I just needed some fresh air is all..." Her cheeks are flushed with embarrassment as she tries to regain her composure.

Laura hangs her head, not meeting your gaze. "I-I'm sorry sir...I just..." She pauses, struggling to find the right words. "I was curious, and I shouldn't have been...it won't happen again, I swear." Her voice is soft and pleading as she awaits your reaction.

Miho hands you the report without looking at you. "As you can see sir...our investments have paid off immensely. All of these companies have seen exponential growth thanks in part to your guidance and foresight." Her tone is formal but lacking its usual sarcasm.

Laura stands silently by, trying not to look too relieved at this news. "I...see, sir," she murmurs, still unsure how to react.

"I-I understand sir," Laura says hesitantly, not quite meeting your gaze as she struggles with her conflicting emotions. "I just want what's best for the company." Her voice is soft but carries an undertone of sincerity that makes it difficult for you to remain annoyed with her.

With a nod, she turns and heads back towards your desk, visibly more composed than before. "If there's nothing else sir...?" She trails off uncertainly.

Laura's eyes widen in surprise as she looks up at you. "I-I don't understand sir...you've always been fair with me..." Her voice trails off uncertainly. It's clear that she's genuinely confused and slightly hurt by your words, despite their seemingly contrite tone.

"It's just...there have been so many rumors about you lately," she continues hesitantly. "I wanted to make sure I wasn't getting myself into anything dangerous by helping you." Her grip on your hands tightens briefly before relaxing again as she awaits your response.

Laura shifts uncomfortably beneath your gaze, her cheeks flushing red once more. "They say you've been up to some pretty bad stuff lately...I-I just wanted to be sure I wasn't involved with anything like that." Her voice is barely above a whisper as she admits this, looking down at the floor in shame.

"But...if you trust me now..." she trails off hopefully, searching your face for any sign of belief in her words.

Her face falls even further as she realizes the truth of your words. "I...I guess not." There's a long silence before she looks up at you again, her expression now vulnerable and confused. "But why would you think I wouldn't trust you? We've worked together for so long..." Her voice trails off as tears begin to well up in her eyes.

"I-I just want to help, sir...and I want to make sure the company is doing the right thing too." She sniffs, struggling to hold back her emotions. "Please, don't think I don't believe in you..."

"I'm sorry," Laura says quietly, her voice thick with emotion as she wipes at her eyes. "I didn't mean to make you feel that way...it's just that I care about this company and its people." She pauses, seeming to gather herself before continuing more steadily: "And I do believe in you, sir. I truly do." Her tone carries a note of sincerity that is impossible to ignore.

"So...if there's anything I can do to help prove that to you," she says hesitantly, looking up at you with an expression that mixes hope and determination, "please let me know."

Laura looks up at you in surprise, her face flushing with pleasure as she hugs you back tightly. "I'm so glad you believe me," she whispers, her voice filled with relief and gratitude. "I promise I'll always do my best to make sure the company stays strong...and that we all come out of this together."

There is an unspoken understanding between you in that moment, a new level of trust and respect that had not been there before. Laura seems to realize it too as she pulls away slightly, her expression changing from relief to one of determination. "So...what do we do now, sir?"

Laura's cheeks flush at your compliment as she tilts her head slightly in surprise. "Th-thank you...I wasn't expecting that," she says with a shy laugh before regaining her composure. "But what about the information I found on your computer? Do we need to do something about it?"

Her question hangs in the air, her eyes meeting yours expectantly as she waits for you to decide how best to handle this delicate situation.

Laura's breath catches in her throat as she feels your lips brush against hers. She tentatively parts her own lips, allowing your tongue to slip inside and dance with hers. As their kiss deepens, she wraps her arms around you, pressing herself closer still. For a moment, there is nothing but the feel of her body against yours and the heat of desire that fills every inch of space between them.

When at last they break apart for air, Laura's cheeks are flushed even more brightly than before and her chest heaves with unspoken emotion. "W-what was that...?" she whispers, her voice barely audible above the pounding of her heart. "I-I thought you didn't..." Her words trail off as she tries to make sense of this unexpected turn of events.

Laura takes a step back, regarding you with wide eyes as she tries to sort through her thoughts and feelings. She hadn't expected this reaction from you; in fact, part of her had feared it meant that your affection for her was somehow twisted or manipulative. But now...now she's not so sure.

"I-I..." She swallows thickly, struggling to find the words to express herself. "Maybe I did feel something before," she admits quietly, "but I never thought it was...real." Her voice trails off again as she looks down at her hands, suddenly uncertain and a little frightened by this new revelation about herself.

There's a long silence as Laura processes these words, her heart racing faster than ever before. She looks up at you, searching your face for any sign of deception or hidden meaning. When she sees only honesty and truth reflected back at her, something inside her breaks free and lets go. With a small sigh, she reaches up to cup your cheek in her hand, leaning forward until their foreheads touch.

"I...I don't know what this means," she whispers, her voice barely audible over the pounding of her heart. "But I want to find out." With a shaky exhale, she kisses you again, deeper and more passionately than before. As their lips move together and their bodies press against each other, Laura surrenders completely to the moment, letting herself feel every ounce of emotion that surges through her as their love finally comes into bloom.