Chapter 50

Izzy froze the moment she stepped into her office. Calen was there, leaning against the edge of her desk. his sharp eyes watching her as if he’d been waiting all night. The faint stench of alcohol hit her nose before he even spoke..

“It’s nice seeing you, Izzy,” Calen smirked.

“What are you doing here?” she asked. The man was still wearing the same clothes he’d worn during the presentation. Did he spend the night in her office?

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“I want you to tell the board that you want me to lead the project Calen said.

“You reek…” she responded, frowning. The man smelled like alcohol. “Have you been here all night?” she asked, ignoring his previous words. She placed her bag on the table and crossed her arms. Sadly, she couldn’t just call Anna, as it was Saturday She’d only come here to get her other work laptop. All the excitement yesterday had made her forget about it

Who would have thought Calen would be here too?

“It’s a Saturday, Calen. Why are you even here?” she asked. In fact, the only reason she’d come was to grab some important items. She wasn’t planning to stay, as she had another appointment with Liam today. The man was even waiting for her outside in the car.

“I should ask you the same thing.” Calen said slowly, getting up and approaching her. “It’s Saturday, Izzy. Why are

you here!

Izzy froze in her tracks, her hand gripping the edge of the desk as she stared at him. Now that he was closer, she could clearly see his disheveled appearance. The faint sway in his posture and the unmistakable smell of alcohol clinging to him made her stomach churn

“What do you want, Calen?” she asked, keeping her voice measured as she opened a desk drawer. She pressed her finger against the scanner, unlocking it with a faint click. She needed to get out of here as soon as possible, she thought inwardly.

closer. “I want you to tell the board I should be leading the project. You know I should be in charge.

need

Calen’s voice was sharper now, his frustration bubbling to the surface. “Is this just about some stupid anniversary date! You’re punishing me over something

the laptop. She turned her head slightly, her eyes narrowing. “Punishing

reached out as if to grab

acting like I’m the bad guy. I made a mistake, alright? But this… this is too much,” he said. “You know I was busy. Father wouldn’t let me get a day off. You fucking know that! Why the

her gaze icy. “You’re drunk. You need to leave before you say something you can’t

a hand through his messy hair. “Oh, I’ve already said plenty I can’t take back. What about you, Izzy? You’re not even willing to talk to

drunk countless times and knew what he was capable of. She took out her phone and tried to call security, only for Calen to snatch it from her hand and throw

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the–are you insane?” she asked, her voice

pulse quickened as Calen stepped closer, his movements erratic, Before she could react, his hand shot out, gripping her arm tightly.

voice sharp as she stomped on his foot

“What the hell,

is wrong with your brain, Calen?” Izzy shot back, her breathing

trembling finger at her. “You think you can just walk all over me?

reverberated in the tense silence. Calen froze, his eyes

said her voice low. She bent down to grab her phone from the floor, cradling it in

unreadable. When Izzy straightened and headed for the door, he stepped in front of her, blocking her path

“Move,” she demanded.

complying, Calen shoved her backward with enough force that she lost her footing and fell. Her laptop clattered beside her as she landed hard, pain shooting up her spine. Her wide eyes locked onto his, and

you just do what I say?” Calen asked, his voice eerily calm, though his posture screamed volatility, “You’ve always

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