KATHERINE POV.
The office felt strangely quiet the next morning, with Adrian out for a meeting. I knew I missed him, but it was better if I never showed it.
I hoped for a calm day, but the minute Vera and Lilian stepped into the room, I knew peace wasn’t on the agenda.
Vera walked in first, her heels sharp against the floor, followed by Lilian, who looked just as smug.
They hadn’t even bothered to greet me, their eyes cold and calculating as they took in the space.
I straightened in my chair, bracing myself. “Good morning,” I said, trying to stay polite, even though my nerves were already on edge.
Vera turned her head slowly, her lip curling slightly. “Where’s Adrian?” she asked, her voice dripping with impatience.
“He’s not in at the moment,” I answered, keeping my tone steady. “H
