Chapter 43. You Seduced Mr. Jenkins

Freya’s POV

The second I stepped into the office, the air felt wrong, thick, heavy, like everyone was holding their breath just to watch me. Heads turned. Eyes locked on me from every direction. I slowed down, my steps faltering as whispers slithered through the open floor. My skin prickled. My stomach twisted into a tight, sick knot.

What the hell is wrong with everyone?

Did I suddenly become the most beautiful woman alive? Or did I walk in with clown paint smeared across my face? Their stares burned, some curious, some judgmental, some downright nasty. I could hear the low murmurs, too quiet to catch the words, but loud enough to make my chest feel tight and my throat dry. Confusion crawled up my spine, hot and itchy. I shook my head hard, trying to shove it all away.

People will always talk. It’s nothing new. Ju