Chapter 281

Chapter 281

“No, thank you.” I sat down, folding my hands in my lap to hide their slight tremor. “You mentioned discussing my position?

Instead of answering, he walked to his office door and locked it. My heart rate kicked up immediately, a rush of adrenaline flooding my system.

“I’m afraid I can’t give you the management position we discussed,” he said, returning to his desk.

I stared at him, my mouth falling open in shock. “But you said—*

“I know what I said.” Aiden ran a hand through his hair. “But Drake’s influence is… more extensive than I anticipated.”

My blood ran cold. “What do you mean?” I could feel my face flushing with anger, heat creeping up my neck.