Better Luck Next Time

Morana's Point of View

Sophia's face turned red with anger, as she pointed her fingers accusingly at me.

Sebastian's brow furrowed as he massaged his temple in frustration. The cleaner still stood by his desk. The tension in the room was palpable, but I sat there unfazed, my confidence a sharp contrast to their flustered theatrics.

"You didn't even bother asking what she did to provoke me," I said, my voice calm but laced with steel.

Sophia sneered, her lips curling in a derisive smile. "No matter what she did, Morana, she didn't deserve that."

Sebastian nodded, like the obedient little puppet he was, his expression grim. "Sophia's right. No matter what she said or did, it didn't warrant such extreme measures."

I leaned back in my chair, crossing my legs gracefully as I studied them both. My amusement must have shown, because Sophia's expression darkened.