Book II - 7

AUDREY

At first, my boss’s presence and his large frame intimidated me—so powerful and dominating, but my fear was altered by relief. I suddenly felt safe.

“And who are you?” Anton glared back and finally stepped back. “Who is this interloper who can’t fucking mind his own business?”

“I don’t fucking care about your business, but you are harassing a woman in a public place.”

Anton scowled. “Who the fuck is this, Audrey?”

“He’s my boss,” I muttered.

Anton let out a derisive laugh. “So your boss is just walking around the streets, meddling in his employees’ lives. What, are you fucking him, Audrey?”

Gabriel seethed under his breath and clenched Anton’s collar, slightly lifting him off the ground. “What did you just say?”

“Mr. Stark.” I held his hand. “Not here.”

“Look at me and tell that to my face again,” Gabriel said tightly.

Anton snickered, then he glared back at him. But abruptly, Anton’s expression changed into confusion. For the next few seconds, they just stood there, glowering