blueteamnovel Chapter 75 Peril at the Third Step
Chapter 75 Peril at the Third Step
The Sophisticated Space building towered above Parker as he stepped out of the car, hands tucked into his pockets. The glass exterior shimmered in the sunlight, sleek and modern, with at least fifteen stories stretching high enough to make most people feel small. It was the kind of place that screamed money—a hub for power players.
People in sharp suits and polished shoes moved in and out, their conversations filled with clipped tones and fake laughs.
Parker paused for a second, eyes tracing the building up to its peak, then shrugged.
"Fancy," he muttered, his voice low but amused.
Ava Klein stepped up beside him, heels clicking softly against the pavement. She didn't miss a beat. "Sophisticated, as advertised," she quipped, tossing him a quick smile. "Shall we?"
Inside, the air was crisp and expensive, the kind of environment where even breathing felt like it cost money. At the reception desk sat a woman Parker immediately recognized from her voice—Katherine, the same person he'd spoken to a few days back.
"Mr. Parker," Katherine greeted with a bright smile fully aware of his arrival, her voice warm as she stood to guide them.
"Nice to meet you in person," Parker replied, his tone casual but polite.@@@@
Ava raised an eyebrow at the personal touch but didn't comment.
She nodded, clearly realizing who he was. "Right this way, please." She led them toward the elevator, leaving the reception desk behind for another staff member to take over. Ava stayed silent, observing the place like she was calculating its every weakness. The three stepped into the elevator, and Katherine hit the button for one of the upper floors.
Katherine led them to an empty office—plush carpet, sleek furniture, and a massive window offering a view of the city below.
"Please, make yourselves comfortable. Mr. Lyman will be here shortly," Katherine said before slipping out the door.
"I said, are you done?" Parker repeated, his tone flat but firm. "Because I don't have time for this bullshit. If this is how Sophisticated Space runs its branches, I'll take my business elsewhere."
Ava raised an eyebrow, impressed, but said nothing. She leaned back in her chair, letting Parker take the lead.
Lyman straightened, his smirk faltering. "Now, hold on. There's no need to—"
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Parker cut him off. "Oh, there's every need. You made your first impression, Mr. Lyman. And trust me, it's your last. Miss Klein, let's go."
Without waiting for a response, Parker turned and headed for the door.
Ava followed his lead, her heels clicking sharply against the polished floors as they headed for the door. Her voice was calm, but her words cut deep. "You know, Layman, I thought professionalism was a prerequisite for your job. Guess I was wrong."
As they left, Layman's face turned crimson, but he didn't follow. Parker didn't look back.
When they stepped back into the elevator, Ava finally broke the silence. "You handled that well."
"He was a waste of time," Parker replied simply.
She smiled faintly, stealing another glance at him. For someone so young, he carried himself like he'd been playing this game for years. Interesting.
Out in the lobby, Katherine, the receptionist, looked up from her desk, confusion flashing across her face. "Already done, Mr. Parker?"
Her eyes darted between Parker and Ava, noting the tension simmering between them. Parker didn't respond, the storm in his gaze enough to make her sit straighter.