C17 Chapter 17

Carl’s Cold and Harsh Attitude

(Carl’s POV –

I had no interest in playing nice.

Mia had been forced into my life, into my company, into my space. And I hated it.

Every morning, she showed up at my office like she belonged here, with that calm, unbothered expression, as if my presence didn’t affect her. As if she had every right to be here.

She didn’t.

She was an outsider