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Chapter Eight

Author: lady.serene
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Celeste

The third day should’ve been easier.

But I knew the moment I stepped into the office—it wouldn’t be.

Sebastian barely glanced at me when I greeted him.

“Good morning, Mr. Williams,” I said, setting down the reports on his desk.

He didn’t respond. Not even a nod.

Just a cold, unreadable stare that lasted for half a second before he turned back to his screen like I didn’t exist.

I blinked, unsure if I’d imagined it.

Maybe he was just tired. Overwhelmed.

But as the morning wore on, it became clearer: he was avoiding me.

He didn’t look at me during the first meeting briefing. Didn’t give verbal instructions like he usually did—just sent quick, curt messages through email. Even the coffee I brought him remained untouched for nearly an hour before he finally drank it with a frown, as if it tasted bitter.

I typed at my desk, stealing glances through the glass wall of his office. His back was straight, shoulders tense. He hadn't been like this yesterday, not even after Viole
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