His eyes, dark and predatory, swept over the crowd until they slammed into mine.I went pale. My heart, which had been a steady drum of professional confidence only minutes ago, began to thrash against my ribs like a dying bird.He didn't say a word to me. He simply looked away, moving toward the managers with a terrifyingly calm grace. But the damage was done. My world had been crushed to rubble in a single second.Just when I’d finally stood up to my bullies, the universe had decided to make the man I’d assaulted with a kiss, my absolute ruler.“Miss Vale?” A cold, oily voice whispered in my ear.I flinched. Lucy Grueil was standing there, her eyes narrowed with suspicious delight. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Or is it that you’ve already managed to offend the CEO before he even reached his desk?”I glared at her, trying to regain my composure.“Don’t be ridiculous, Lucy,” I snapped, my voice trembling despite my best efforts. “I was just... startled by the security detail.”
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