Exhibitionism

Scarlet entered Rufus Shinra’s office with the weight of failure pressing on her shoulders like a thousand tons of steel. The vast executive chamber on the top floor, cold and impersonal, was bathed in dim light filtered through the towering windows. The long shadows stretching across the floor seemed to mock her, stretching toward her like accusations. She stood in the iconic red evening dress that had for years been a banner of her influence—a gown tailored for political galas and boardroom dominance, a garment that whispered confidence and power. Rufus was already standing behind his desk, hands clasped behind his back, posture rigid. His eyes were fixed on her with icy intensity. There was no need for pleasantries; their relationship was strictly business, and today, business had failed. Her mission had left Shinra exposed …

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