Chapter 3 - The Billionaire Steps Out From The Shadows Unannounced
The heavy glass door of the private office clicked open, shattering the quiet hum of the service floor.
Jonathan Bennett walked out into the open workspace, his bespoke charcoal suit cutting an imposing silhouette against the fluorescent lights.
He didn't look like a visiting executive making a routine corporate walkthrough; he looked like a storm ready to break.
Employees whispering near the water cooler froze instantly, recognizing the billionaire founder whose face graced Forbes magazine.
Samuel Wilson, the technical manager who had been watching Annie earlier, dropped his coffee clipboard with a loud clatter.
“Mr. Bennett… sir! We weren't told you were inspecting the Charlotte facility today!” Samuel gasped, hurrying forward with a frantic bow.
Jonathan ignored him completely, his stride unyielding as he walked straight toward the customer service desk.
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Annie Carter looked up from her computer terminal, blinking in surprise as the wealthiest man in medical tech stopped at her station.
“Ms. Carter,” Jonathan said, his voice surprisingly gentle compared to the icy glare he directed at the managers.
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