Chapter 283

Nick watched her quietly for a while. He was still tense, still shaken by what he had seen earlier. After a few minutes, he leaned closer and lowered his voice. “Is he always this… on edge?” Riyana didn’t stop typing. “No,” she said simply. “He’s just angry with me. That’s why.” She finally looked up at Nick and gave him a small, reassuring smile. “You don’t have to worry. He’s actually an easygoing person.” And that was true. Jabco only showed that side to her. With others, he was calm. Polite. Even warm when needed. In the office, most of the staff had never seen his temper. They knew he was strict. They knew he could be ruthless when it came to work. Deadlines, results, discipline. He never compromised there. But outside of work anger, he was controlled. Only Riyana ever saw the storms. Because she was the only one who handled him directly. The only one who challenged him without fear. The only one who knew how far his temper could go and still stood her ground. And maybe that was w