Chapter 119

Lauren's POV

Let me get this straight, he called me into his office, first thing in the morning, just to tell me he knows the truth? And somehow, I’m supposed to magically understand what he’s talking about?

I blinked at Roman, sitting there behind his desk, his eyes fixed on me like he was waiting for something. My brows furrowed slightly, confusion twisting inside my chest.

What truth? What in the world is he even talking about?

I tried to read his face, but as usual, Roman’s expression was perfectly composed — calm, collected, and annoyingly unreadable. He didn’t even flinch.

“I’m sorry,” I finally said, trying to keep my tone polite though my patience was already thinning. “What did you say?”

His gaze didn’t waver. “You heard me right,” he repeated slowly, his voice low, steady, and maddeningly confident. “I said I know the truth. Your truth.”

Okay, great. So I didn’t mishear him the first time. But what exactly did he m