♥ Chloe ♥
The day started like any other. I walked into Jotham Sovereign with my head held high, tablet in hand, and a carefully rehearsed calm in my chest. It had become my armor. But the moment I stepped into Jethro’s office, I knew something was off. He was at his desk, as per usual. He was just staring at his screen, perfectly still except for the rhythmic tap of his thumb against the edge of his chair. Usually, when I entered, he would immediately look at me with that sharp gaze of his. Always calculating and dissecting me like I was a puzzle he intended to solve. Today, he didn’t even glance my way.
“Good morning, Mr. Jotham,” I said quietly. No reply. Just another tap of his thumb. I hesitated before I placed his schedule on the corner of his desk. “I have confirmed your calls for
