Isabella got off the bus at exactly 5:45 PM, her Force Enterprises uniform already folded inside her simple backpack. The night air in Santa Luzia was cool, but her stomach churned with a mix of anxiety and determination. It was her first full night as a cleaner. The Force Enterprises building gleamed under the exterior lights, imposing, with the “FE” logo illuminated in blue at the top. She still couldn’t believe Lewis worked there every day — as a financial analyst, he must spend hours on one of those floors. Thinking about him gave her strength.She entered through the service door in the basement, presented her temporary badge to the security guard, and headed straight to the women’s locker room. The place smelled of disinfectant, sweat, and reheated coffee. Lúcia, the supervisor, was already there, arms crossed, her uniform impeccable despite the night shift.“You’re early, newbie,” Lúcia said without smiling. “Good sign. But don’t think that makes you special.”Isabella hung her
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