EMMA
As I stood before the restaurant, a wave of dread washed over me. I never wanted to set foot in this place again, where I had suffered the humiliation of being fired in front of a crowd, for stealing what I don't even know.
The memories of that fateful day still lingered, a constant reminder of the bullies who had made my life a living hell.
I would have lived in regret forever if not for Beta Blake, who had witnessed my embarrassment and still managed to help me secure my current job. I might not have had the opportunity to rebuild my life again.
Yet, as I stepped into the restaurant, all those painful emotions came flooding back.
Alpha Ian's constant provocations had already put me on edge, and now I had to face the people who had tormented me in the past. My heart racing, I pushed open the door, and a familiar voice rang out.
"Welcome to La—"
