The sound of the laptop being slammed shut echoed through the room, startling Adrian. His heart was racing as Theodore’s piercing sneer froze him to the spot.

“Was this the urgent matter you meant when you asked me to come to the company? You have exceeded your authority, Adrian. I haven't seen you for three months, and you dared to invite Ariana for a job interview without my approval?"

Adrian's hand instinctively went up to touch his nose as a bead of sweat trickled down his forehead, betraying his unease.

Ariana's resume didn't make the cut in the initial screening, yet

Adrian couldn't help but be intrigued by the woman who dared to marry someone as fearsome as Theodore.