Chapter 186: Arthur's Change in Attitude

I froze, heat crawling up my neck. Even Mia was staring at me like I'd grown a second head. She was the only person in the entire company who wasn't openly hostile toward me. Seeing that look in her eyes now sent my brain into a tailspin. "I… I'll go grab the food," I stammered. Then I bolted like the room was on fire. From the moment I left to the moment I came back, my nerves were a mess. Was Arthur doing this on purpose? Why ask me in front of everyone? If he wanted lunch, he could have texted me. He didn't need to make a spectacle of it. I picked up the order and headed back. I didn't even touch my own food. The last thing I wanted was for him to find something to criticize. The office was quiet when I returned, just a few people scattered around. Their eyes followed me as I walked toward Arthur's office. I kept my chin up and pretended I didn't notice. I stepped inside, set the food on his desk, and turned to leave without a word. "Wait. Have you eaten?" His voice stopped me cold.