章節 49: Chapter Forty-Nine.

All eyes were on her but not in a good way. Oliver as always, glanced at her amused and lines forming on his forehead.

Something wasn't right with her. His eyes roamed her body, discreetly. She had lost weight and her skin wasn't glowing and she applied too much makeup than usual.

He tilted his head to the side, his lips in a thin line. "Come, sit. After the meeting, see me in my office for your punishment, Hastings."

Stiffly, she moved her feet to find a seat but the only empty seat was beside Oliver who was at the head of the table. Everyone paused what they were doing to watch what was about to unfold. Oliver never allowed any woman to sit anywhere next to him.

Kayla, unaware of this, lowered herself into the seat, awkwardly. They all waited for Oliver to yell but seconds passed and he didn't say anything. Maybe he hadn't noticed her presence.