Selene’s gaze snapped to him, cold and sharp.
Nathaniel swallowed hard.
“We were only doing what was best for Astra Corp!” he insisted. “This man, this worthless fool."
"He’s the real problem! He should be the one punished!”
Selene’s eyes turned to ice.
“Even now, you still have the guts to call Lance a fool?”
Nathaniel flinched.
“You show no remorse,” she continued, her words dripping with disgust. “Astra Corp will never associate itself with people like you!”
Nathaniel’s panic exploded into fury.
He shot to his feet, jabbing an accusing finger at Lance.
“It’s all your fault!” he roared. “If you hadn’t shown up, none of this would’ve happened! Because of you, we’ve lost everything, our position, our wealth, my life of luxury is all GONE!”
His chest heaved. His face was red wit
