Chapter 44

Weeks passed, and Iris continued to isolate herself, only coming out of her room when Ryan had left for work. Ryan was finding it increasingly difficult to concentrate.

His thoughts were constantly drifting back to Iris and the hurt he had caused. His friend Luca noticed the change in him.

One morning, Ryan got up early, determined to confront Iris. dressed In a blue tux he headed to her room, standing at the door uncertain about what to do.

He wanted to see her face so badly, the cold treatment was unbearable. He stretched his hand to knock but stopped halfway, hanging his hand in the air. Frustrated, he turned and left, passing the dining room where his breakfast had been served.

He headed to the car, where his chauffeur opened the door for him. Ryan sank into the seat, lost in thought as they drove to the office.

Upon arriving, Luca walked up to him. "Morning, Ryan," he greeted."Morning. What's my schedule for today?" Ryan asked, trying to focus on work.

"Well, you have a board