By the time she returned her gaze to the floor, Lucian was already walking away majestically, his shoulders squared and posture commanding.
Aurelia quickly hurried after him, her heels clicking sharply against the floor as she closed the distance and adjusted her pace to match his.
She glanced at Lucian’s face and almost recoiled at the icy expression etched into his features. He looked stern, rigid, and utterly ruthless.
Aurelia steadied herself. This was the Lucian Romano she would encounter within these walls. Her boss. Not the man from behind closed doors.
A petite man in a fitted suit approached them.
“Good morning, Mr. Romano. I’ve prepared a few potential secretaries for you to choose from and—”
“No need,” Lucian cut in coolly. “I already have a sec
