Emilia’s POV I walked into the Chairman’s office. The room wasn’t well ventilated. A table was set in the corner, and on his brown oak desk sat a lit lamp that cast light across his working space. On the table were his glass case, his cigar, and a few files neatly arranged. “Come,” he extended a hand, and I grabbed it without a second thought. Adrian led me to the lunch table. A vase of fresh jasmine stood on it, radiating just like my mood. “I heard of your victory,” he muttered as we sat down. I nodded, dishing out our meal. I could feel his gaze on me as I worked, his burning eyes always carried more than his lips let out. “Lia,” Adrian called softly, and I turned to him, setting his food before him. “What do you plan on doing with Amalia and your family?” The question was direc

