Chapter 25

Emily’s POV

“Emily Byrce, you’re needed in Mr. Hasting’s office. Now.”

A cold shudder engulfed me, causing me to freeze with the telephone still on my ear, even as the other line went dead.

My legs felt heavy as I tried to drag them from my desk.

Numerous thoughts egged my mind.

Was he going to fire me? What would he do?

The questions replayed in my head till I found myself standing before his secretary.

The young lady placed the telephone on her ear while silently tapping her polished desk.

I could tell Alex had picked up when her body suddenly went tense.

“Mr. Hasting, Emily Byrce is here.” Her tone was calm and careful.

The next second she put down the phone and returned her stare to me.

“You can go in.” she murmured with a pitiful gaze.

It sounded like an invitation to hell and for one minute, I considered running in the opposite direction.

Yet my wobbly legs took me to the door of his office.