Chapter 113

Kyra's POV "I should take my leave now." Mr. Walter pulled himself up and looked at me. I stood and smoothed my blouse, feeling suddenly awkward. I was about to walk him to the door when he raised his hand, stopping me. He adjusted his glasses and smiled. "Think about my offer, Miss Monroe." I nodded, unable to form a proper response. I watched him leave before returning to the couch across from Nathan, who had been observing Mr. Walter's departure with an unreadable expression. When Nathan's eyes met mine, they held an intensity that made my heart stutter. "He's... your boss, right?" he asked, his tone carefully neutral. I nodded. "Yes. Uh... what brought you here?" He cleared his throat and placed the box of dessert on the coffee table between us. "I just wanted to check on you... and I heard about you taking over your father's company." "Yes," I answered simply, feeling myself relaxing slightly despite my better judgment. Nathan pressed his lips together, his eyes never leaving mine