Kate’s POV
The heavy door of the conference room clicked shut behind me, sealing the tension inside. I took a deep breath, letting the cool air of the hallway fill my lungs while my heart continued to race, the adrenaline of the interview humming through my veins like electricity.
I had faced them down, looked my past in the eye, and hadn’t blinked.
"Mrs. Castello."
I turned to see Dante standing tall and imposing in the corridor, his face impassive as he ignored the curious glances of passing employees.
"You held your ground," he said, his voice low.
"I had to," I replied, smoothing a non-existent wrinkle on my skirt. "I wasn't about to let my ex boss think he still has power over me."
Dante nodded once, checking his watch. "The board will deliberate, so you’ll receive the results
