Chapter 11: Elysian Eve Charity Ball

Lilian’s POV,

I gripped the doorknob with everything I had, my fingers shaking and my breath coming out in ragged gasps. The cold metal under my fingers gave me a tiny bit of strength to stay upright.

Ryan’s voice sliced through the air behind me, sharp and threatening, like his words alone could pin me down.

“If you ever end up in my bed again, I’ll make sure you’re bound to obey me for the rest of your life. So stay alert, Ms. Sterling.”

His threat sent a shiver down my spine. My heart was pounding as I rushed out of his office, my steps shaky and all over the place. I stumbled into my room and slammed the door shut, my hand still trembling. For a moment, I felt a little relief from his piercing gaze.

Even with the door shut, I could still feel his anger hanging in the air. Through the glass partition between our office room, I could almost feel his eyes burning through the frosted glass.

I stumbled over to my desk, my legs feeling heavy. When I sank into my chair, I tried not to lo