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Beneath the Facade

As his voice faded, I left the wall, retreating back to the restaurant. My eyes fluttered, hoping he didn't see me. Mistakenly bumping into someone, I was stunned. With a simple apology, I stood at the restaurant front, gently awaiting his return from his call.

After a few minutes, my eyes caught his approaching figure as I stood up, dusting my clothes. The closer he got, the more uneasy I felt, his last sentence echoing in my mind.

"What are you doing out here?" he asked.

"Just wanted some air. Can we go back to the mansion? I need to rest," I uttered.

He hesitated before giving a nod. Alexander Knightbridge walked out after him, ending some discussions with Sebastian.

As he then approached me, his presence made my legs instinctively step back slowly. "Can't wait to have you at my office tomorrow, hmmm, Mrs..."

"Scarlet," I uttered sharply.

He gave a slight chuckle, extending his hand for a handshake. My thoughts paused before I stretched back my hand, shaking his. His soft gr
John Authur

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