Chapter Twenty One - Proud

Valkyrie Behati

I was pacing in Alex's office, waiting for two hours. It’s making me anxious, he hadn't checked on me yet.

Was he mad? After he told me to come here, he hadn't said a word. I hope he's not upset about my chatter earlier.

The secretary seemed angry too, glaring at me whenever I looked her way. “Ugh, why did you have to speak in many men’s presence? Look what you have done, you made everyone busy today.”

I turned to her while raising my eyebrows, and she finally spoke. “Um, excuse me? Are you speaking to me right now?”

She hissed before stomping on the marbled tiles, “Of course, I am talking to you! Who else I am with right now? God, why are you so stupid?”

“I do not understand where is this behavior coming from, I believe you should have a little bit of respect.” I firmly stated.

The secretary bit her lower lip before clenching her fists, “How dare you humiliate him in front of everyone? You don’t earn my respect.”

I scoffed before chuckling, “Are you close with Giovann