C9 CHLOE'S POV

As the days passed, Layla's hostility towards me only seemed to intensify, creating a toxic atmosphere in the office. Every interaction with her felt like walking on eggshells, and I found myself constantly on edge, waiting for the next outburst.

One particularly tense afternoon, Layla's temper reached its boiling point. She stormed into the office, her face twisted with rage