Chapter 0431

His tone ensured that there was no-room for argument. You either agreed or I agreed.

“Yes, Mr. Wood,” she stammers, fear etched in her face at the blatant threat.

“Now, go back to work. We don’t pay you to come to work to make friends in the hopes of getting favors.” Her cheeks turn pink in embarrassment before she quickly turns around and scurries away. The rest, just pretend like they didn’t see yet another lashing.

With that, he gently ushers me to the elevator. Once it closes, I turn to him.

“You and your brother can be terrifying when you want to,” I tell him in honesty.

I've heard of them. Heard of the Wood duo. Even my parents were scared of them back then, and they were not even Seven— twenty-three. They could easily intimidate anyone. Those who cross them, let’s just say they never recovered. I mean Ava and I are a perfect example of just how they can destroy you.

eat or be eaten.” “How did you find out about Rebecca, because I’m sure you showing up

Rowan. Maybe because I’ve seen a different side of him. A warmer and down-to-earth Rowan. He is

a meeting, he couldn’t come to you when that woman cornered you, so he sent me.” I try to stop them, but I can’t. Yeah, I can’t stop those stupid warm

didn’t need the help, but thanks nonetheless” I mutter, trying

Harper,” he responds

to the top floor and get out of the elevator. After Rowan says goodbye, I hand

with work, losing track of

knock on my door, that I realize I've sitting

of what I assume

brought lunch,”

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