Chapter 3 - A Boss's Scrutiny
Dorian walked closer, stopping two feet from Marin’s chair. Standing tall over her, his usual ruthless and unapproachable expression slowly softened into genuine, quiet concern. He looked at the humble cream sweater, the long grey skirt, and the dark circles under her tired eyes.
"Are you okay?" Dorian asked, his voice quiet, steady, and unexpectedly deep.
Marin looked directly into Dorian's dark eyes. Despite the pain radiating through her spine and the humiliating shouting match she had just endured in front of fifty corporate staff members, she maintained a calm, dignified facade.
"I’m fine," Marin replied in a soft, resolute whisper.
Behind the pillar, Roland Pike adjusted his necktie, wiping cold sweat from his forehead as he realized his boss was personally speaking to the night-shift janitor. Roland hurried forward, pointing an accusing finger at Marin to defend his previous actions.
"Mr. Vance, don't let her fool you!" Roland stammered nervously, his voice pitchy with panic. "She’s just a janitor! She’s lazy, she ignores her schedule, and she’s lying about her work logs—"
Titan let out a low, rumbling growl from Marin’s lap, his dark eyes snapping toward Roland.
Dorian didn't even look at Roland. His cold, icy gaze remained fixed on the terrified supervisor as he delivered his verdict.
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"You’re the one who’s fired, Pike," Dorian whispered coldly.
👉 Keep reading to find out why Marin was working as a janitor in Vance Tower.
