All Katie wanted was to survive her probation period without incident. But one rainy morning, a missed elevator and a chance encounter with her company's famously unapproachable CEO changes everything. When the two become trapped between floors, panic sets in—but so does something else. As minutes stretch and their walls come down, Katie discovers a different side of Branson vulnerable, human, and quietly kind. This short, heartwarming story delivers an unexpected spark of connection, gentle humour, and a satisfying dose of swoon—all in the time it takes an elevator to get moving again. Trigger This novella includes scenes of anxiety/panic and references to past trauma.