Chapter 21

Caroline's POV I coordinated with Kyle about the confidential financial report meeting scheduled for tomorrow and sent Clara a message to confirm if the timing worked for her. With those arrangements settled, I returned to my other tasks. An hour later, the door to Draven's office flew open with such force it nearly rattled the hinges. He loomed over me, his hands gripping my chair's armrests, caging me in. His violet eyes blazed with an intensity that made Rory whimper inside me, and when he spoke, his voice was deeper and rougher than usual. "Caroline, hear me clearly. This situation between us ends today, no exceptions. Clear your schedule for this evening because we're leaving this office together and having a proper adult conversation about what's happening here." His gaze lingered on me for a moment before he abruptly straightened, turned away, and slammed his door shut behind him. I was still recovering from the encounter when Ryan appeared, looking puzzled. "Caroline, did somet