Chapter 9 Granting You Special Privileges

"You can go now! This will be proof of our relationship," Henry insisted, pulling away and creating distance between them. "You can open the door now."

Regina looked at the man who showed no sign of remorse. She wanted to say something, but the words stuck in her throat. It was unclear why this chaotic feeling of anger surged within her.

"Do you have something to say to me?" Henry asked, glancing at Regina, who remained motionless.

Regina stayed silent, stepping out of the car with a simmering rage. She made sure to slam the door shut with force. As she glanced at the car window, seeing Henry's annoyed expression brought a slight sense of satisfaction.

With her gaze fixed ahead, Regina walked, aware of her employees watching her. It seemed Henry had succeeded in stirring gossip about her. The memory of the kiss everyone was talking about distracted her, even as she struggled to focus on reviewing documents in her office.

The thought consumed her, and without realizing it, Regina touch