Chapter 9 - Threatened

Rayner's POV

When Director Kim said I was chosen, I didn't know where I got the strength to ask him by who, and eww… the same words came out of Katherine's mouth.

I felt irritated just by saying the same word with her but there was no time to dwell on that feeling. Director Kim told Katherine to excuse us but I was already anxious.

I kept tapping my right foot on the floor, which was audible to him, while he did everything to make sure Katherine walked out.

“Director Kim, I need an explanation now,” I demanded, my voice laced with anger.

After shutting the door, he walked back to his seat and slumped into it. He closed his eyes for a while then opened it quietly.

All this time, I kept waiting for him and counting down. My patience was running out, but I knew he needed to calm down so he could speak, which was why I waited.

“Rayner,” he said after reminiscing for a while. “I know you hate me right now.”

“Yes, I do,” I fired at him, not waiting to hear what he had to say next.

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