Chapter 103

Jaxon POV

I slammed the car door harder than necessary. The sharp thud echoed through the quiet street outside Kairo’s company. The moment I stormed into the building, I didn’t wait for the receptionist to buzz me in. I knew the layout, I’d been here more than once when Kairo was pretending to help me.

Glass doors parted automatically, and the sterile scent of disinfectant and designer furniture filled my nose. He had the nerve to send my calls to voicemail.

His assistant spotted me first, her eyes widened, mouth parting to say something, but I raised my hand. “Don’t. He’ll see me now.”

I didn’t wait for permission. My boots thudded against the polished hallway as I strode past her desk and shoved the office doors open.

Kairo was behind his desk, sipping espresso like this was a