Chapter 25

Astreille bit her lower lip when the elevator opened. He mustered up the courage before walking out of there. She was about to enter her office when Xord came out from his room. "Face me." The girl turned pale at the coldness of the man's voice. He turned to face it before looking at it. Then he quickly looked away as well. "B-Why?" The girl swallowed as the man lowered the folder he was holding before leaning on the table. His stares are intense and deep. The girl couldn't stand it because she was so close to the hem of the t-shirt she was wearing. "I said face me," the young man commanded in a hard tone. The girl swallowed before looking up. Xord immediately stood up straight before walking closer to her. "Don't make me fucking mad, Astreille. Tell me, are you avoiding me?" its direct question. The girl backed away in fear because of the anger in the man's eyes. He wanted to cry but he restrained himself. "H-No, boss," she answered before looking away again. The man's jaw ti