#Chapter 120: A Fitting Punishment

Audrey Leo’s grip on my arm was painfully tight as he half-dragged me through the halls, my pleas and sobs attracting the attention of nearby employees. “I swear I didn’t—I would never—” I pleaded, my voice choked and strained. “Please, Leo, you have to believe me!” But Leo didn’t answer. His face was red with fury as he punched the top floor into the elevator. Only once the doors slid shut behind us did he whirl to face me, jabbing his finger at me. “I knew from day one that you would be nothing but trouble,” he hissed, spittle flying out of his mouth. “But I decided to give you a chance, and now here you are, insulting my kind—” “Leo, I didn’t—” “Save it for Mr. Brooks,” he growled. The elevator doors slid open, and I was helpless as he dragged me toward Edwin’s office door. But I forced myself to take a deep breath, a weak attempt at calming myself. Edwin would understand. He had to. Leo flung Edwin’s office door open without so much a