Chapter 32: Tensions Ignite
Damien’s POV The morning sun cast long shadows across the floor of Damien’s office, the light seemingly at odds with the storm brewing inside him. As he watched Eva interact with colleagues, her laughter pealing across the room, a sense of urgency gripped him—a compulsion to resolve the growing chasm between them. Each laugh, each seemingly carefree gesture that didn’t involve him, stoked the coals of frustration and hurt he’d been banking. Today had to be the day. He couldn’t carry this weight any longer. Stepping decisively across the office, Damien’s presence commanded attention, his usual stoic demeanor edged with an unmistakable intensity. He reached Eva, who looked up, her smile fading slightly at the sight of his stern expression. “We need to talk. Now,” he said, his voice low b
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