Chapter 81

I bend down to pick up all the sheets to put them inside the folder, feeling fucking embarrassed, and as I'm about to take the last document, someone else's hand meets mine in the act of wanting to grab the same document.

I don't even have to look at his face to recognize him. It is Sebastien, who has approached to help me, placing the remaining sheet in the folder.

"Are you all right?" he questions.

"Yes," I affirm, standing up before leaving, observing once again Alessandro, who has hardened his expression upon noticing the presence of Sebastien.

"Excuse me," I murmur.

As I pass by that red-haired girl, I find it impossible to miss the look of displeasure she gives me, however, I try not to determine it and continue on my way.

When I finally enter the elevator and the doors close, I feel I can expel all the contained air. I lean against the wall and close my eyes to calm my breathing.

I feel my whole body weaken, especially my hands, which are shaking uncontrollably.

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