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 wasn’t just a coincidence.” I ask completely

him. A warmer and down-to-earth Rowan. He is completely different from the cold, bitter and angry guy I left when I chose

you through the cameras when Chi asked you to get the reports, Since he's in a meeting, he couldn’t come to you

the help, but thanks nonetheless” I mutter, trying

time, Harper,” he responds with

out of the elevator. After Rowan says

with work, losing track of

until there is a firm knock on my door, that I realize I've sitting

Gabe who had boxes of what I assume is food, if I

brought lunch,” he

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