Chapter 22

Reyna found it absurd. So this was the partner from a marriage alliance that Nathan had insisted he'd never even laid a finger on. What a blatant lie. She couldn't help but wonder if he had deceived her in similar ways as well. Her gaze drifted lazily over them both before she walked straight to the massive desk. With a hint of mockery, she placed the resignation letter lightly on the surface. "Mr. Griffin, sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to ask when exactly you plan to approve my resignation?" Her voice was steady and sharp, cutting through the lingering intimacy in the office and intensifying the tension to an unbearable level. Meanwhile, Kylie quickly composed herself, adjusting her appearance in no time. She stood up from the couch and approached Reyna. Her innocent face was now adorned with just the right touch of guilt and vulnerability. Her eyes were rimmed red, as if she might burst into tears at any moment. "Ms. Wood, was it something I said at the mall that upset