On The Spotlight
“How dare you lay a hand on Mika?”
Emily arched an eyebrow, her composure unwavering. She remained seated, her gaze cold and assessing. “I beg your pardon?” she said, her tone sharp, each word slicing through the tense air.
“Don’t play dumb with me,” Jaden snapped, stepping closer to her desk. “You heard me. What kind of person are you to hit her?”
Emily chuckled—a cold, humorless sound that sent a chill down his spine. She stood slowly, her movements deliberate, and crossed her arms as she approached him.