Elias’s eyes darkened. He didn’t raise his voice or slam his hand on the table.
He didn’t show anger the way most people did and that was what made him dangerous.
Marcus stood across from the desk, watching carefully as Elias scrolled through the posts again.
Each headline.
Each comment.
Each insult directed at Layla.
Elias’s jaw tightened almost imperceptibly.
“The school?” he asked quietly.
“Yes.”
“The rumors are everywhere?”
Marcus nodded.
“Students, online pages, even anonymous blogs. It’s spreading fast.”
Elias leaned back slowly in his chair.
His fingers tapped once against the desk.
Then he said calmly,
“Get Serena.”
Marcus didn’t hesitate.
“Yes, sir.”
A few minutes later, the office door opened.
Serena walked in with perfect posture,sharp eyes and unshakable comp
