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Chapter 6 inside the lion's den

Author: Adele
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-01 23:41:09

Chapter 6: Inside the Lion’s Den

Diana’s POV

I pushed the door open slowly, trying to steady my breathing as I stepped into the cold, intimidating office.

There he was.

Xander Knight.

Standing like a king behind his massive desk,facing his window,dressed in another expensive black suit, eyes sharp like blade, lips pressed in a hard line.

The moment he looked at me, something in my chest tightened.

I stood still. My palms and feet were already sweating.

“Good morning, sir,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

He didn’t answer.

He just stared at me. Coldly. Without blinking.

Then, after a long, tense silence, he finally spoke.

“So, this is the Diana George everybody has been talking about.”

His tone was mocking. Cruel.

“Yes, sir,” I replied, lowering my eyes.

He scoffed.

“You have guts. You’re very bold, I must say… Missing work anyhow, moving around like the office belongs to your father.”

I clenched my hands by my side.

“I had an emergency, sir. My mother is—”

He slammed his hand
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