Chapter 69

I scrolled through my phone as I entered the building.

Booking a meeting with the landowner today to discuss price.

Real estate, here I come.

The usual chatter of the office buzzed around me, though today, it felt different. 

People weren't just chatting, they were whispering, heads tilting in my direction as I walked past.

I frowned. 

It wasn't subtle. 

Their glances lingered a little too long, their hushed voices carrying just enough for me to catch fragments.

"…I can't believe it…"

"…slapped him…"

"…aggressive…"

I raised an eyebrow, pushing the elevator button and crossing my arms as I waited. 

Whatever it was, they were clearly too chicken to say it to my face and I don't care about chickens. Unless they are food. 

The elevator ride to my floor was equally awkward, with two assistants who kept sneaking glances at me like I'd suddenly sprouted horns.