Chapter 39. About to Explode

Her palms were sweaty, and her heart raced as Bruno’s eyes stayed locked on her, as if waiting for her to approach.

She swallowed hard, feeling the eyes of every coworker on her.

Jessie nudged her forward, whispering, “Go on. He’s waiting for you.”

“What if he fires me?” Beauty whispered back, her voice trembling.

Jessie shrugged but gave a reassuring smile.

“I doubt that. He’s sitting at your desk, remember? I think he’s here for something else. If it’s to fire you. He would have invited you to his office.” Jessie whispered back.

Beauty’s feet felt heavy as she tried to lift them off the ground.

Jessie’s Apple Watch beeped.

“Oops, time for my schedule.” She told Beauty. “Meet you at lunch break, good luck, tell me all about it.”

Beauty nodded slowly, but her heart still raced at the intensity of Bruno’s gaze.

“Hey! Mr. Bruno, nice haircut. You look damn hot with that expression on your face! Who got you mad with our reserv