Eve
Sarai gasped dramatically, gripping the edge of the counter. “I can’t believe Victoria reported you. How petty can she be?”
I sighed, wiping my fingers on a napkin. “It’s okay,” I muttered, grabbing a glass of water and taking a quick sip before standing. “Let’s see what he wants.”
Axel was sitting alone at his private table when I arrived. His frown was so deep I could see it before even stepping into the room.
Oh, this is going to be fun.
I wondered if this was about last night—if he had figured out that I was the one lurking behind the lab door. There was no way he didn’t know.
"What is this?" His voice was sharp as he gestured to his plate.
I stopped at a safe distance, stretching my neck to get a better look.
"That’s scrambled eggs," I answered cautiously.
His glare darkened, and for the life of me, I couldn't understand where the joke was.
"Were you hired to sleep in all morning?" he snapped. "Victoria told me how rude you were to her. How she begged you to help her because
