Thomas' face twisted in anger. Who was this woman who thought she had the right to fire him? “Who the hell do you think you are?!” he roared. “How dare you slap my father?!” Selene didn’t even look at him. Thomas’s expression contorted with pure rage as he turned to his guards. “Break his legs!” he bellowed. “Now!” The guards surged forward. But, the doors suddenly swung open. The air shifted as Mr. Smith, the director of Astra Corp, stepped in. Instantly, the guards halted. They immediately rushed forward to welcome him. “Welcome, Mr. Smith!” they chorused. Thomas anger vanished in an instant. He spun around, his face lighting up with false relief. “Mr. Smith!” he exclaimed, hurrying toward him. “Thank goodness you’re here!” He straightened his suit, his arrogance returning

