The Boss's Unmistakable Claim

Hazel's POV

I was frozen in place, trapped between Liam Sterling's hard chest and his strong arms around my waist. My heart hammered against my ribs as I looked up into those intense violet-blue eyes. They were hypnotic, drawing me in like a magnet.

"I—I'm sorry," I whispered again, my voice barely audible.

Before either of us could move, the office door burst open. Isabella Clairemont stormed back in, her face twisted with rage.

"I knew it!" she shrieked, pointing an accusatory finger at us. "This is exactly what I was talking about!"

Liam's arms tightened around me protectively rather than releasing me. His jaw clenched, and his eyes flashed with anger.

"How did you get back up here?" he demanded, his voice dangerously low.

"That doesn't matter," Isabella spat. "What matters is I was right! You're screwing your little secretary!"

Heat rushed to my face. I tried to pull away from Liam, but his grip remained firm.