Chapter 87: If You're Smart, You'll Flatter Me

Arthur stood at the entrance of his office, his expression cold as his eyes pinned me in place. The second I realized, I dropped my gaze fast, my heart pounding. God, could I be any more unlucky? Every time I said something bad about him, he had to hear it. We had finally gotten to a calm stage, and now this. Mia sensed the tension too. She lowered her head, pretending to focus on her work. Honestly, even though most of the women in the company admired Arthur, they were more afraid of him than anything else. And for good reason. This man was terrifyingly strict. One tiny mistake at work could get you fired on the spot. "If I catch you gossiping during work hours again, you can pack your things and leave." His voice was like ice. The weight of his stare made my scalp tingle. I kept my head down, pretending to be invisible, until I heard his office door click shut. Only then did I dare to look up. The oppressive weight in the room lifted instantly. "Serena, his eyes were terrifying. Did