ログインReyna POV I looked down at Sera's hand, still clasped around mine. She seemed so desperate that I struggled to recognize the woman who had worked alongside us only a few days ago. "Sera, let go of my hand first." She flinched and quickly pulled her hand back. "Sorry." I let out a quiet sigh. "I
I checked the message from the unknown number once more before putting my phone into my bag. The person had said there was something to tell me about Sera's resignation. But no matter how many times I asked, they hadn't explained any further. Close to noon, I asked Elara for permission to step out
I looked at Arvan without letting my expression change. His question came so suddenly, as if he had a right to know about my private life. "Why?" I asked flatly. "Are you curious?" Arvan didn't answer right away. His hands were still in his pockets, and his gaze never left me. "I'm just asking."
I pressed the call button. Within seconds, the line connected. "Reyna!" Damien's voice was hoarse, full of anger he couldn't hide. "Why are you only calling now? You didn't reply to my messages either, and I've been trying to reach you since last night. Where have you been?!" I winced and instin
Arvan's POV I hung up the phone, but Lara's words kept echoing in my head. I heard you two even shared a room last night. I stared at the phone in my hand, trying to untangle feelings that had suddenly become mixed without clear reason. Last night had felt different. Honest, somehow lighter than
Lara's POV I walked quickly out of the Hargrove family home, my hands trembling with anger that had been burning in my chest for the past several minutes. 'Consequences for those who don't know their place.' Nenek Margaretha's words kept echoing, sharp and insulting, as if she already knew everyt







