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.

as if it was nothing. “It comes with the territory. It’s either eat or be eaten.” “How did you find out about Rebecca, because I’m sure you showing up

to Rowan. Maybe because I’ve seen a different side of him. A warmer and down-to-earth Rowan. He is completely different from the cold, bitter and angry guy I left when I chose to

reports, Since he's in a meeting, he couldn’t

need the help, but thanks nonetheless” I mutter, trying to get

Harper,” he responds with

and get out of the elevator. After Rowan says goodbye, I hand over

work, losing track

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

had boxes of what I assume is food, if I

lunch,”

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