Chapter 22: Meeting with Candidate One

ELLIOT'S POV

The automated door leading to the marketing department slid open as I marched fiercely into the open office space. The various workers froze on the spot at their various points of duty. None of them bothered to greet me as usual, because they could sense from my vicious-looking countenance that I was in no mood for such. They were used to it, though, and right then, many of them could tell that an unlucky staff member was in trouble, and I could almost hear them silently praying to not be the victim.

The only person who still dared to approach me was Olivia.

"Darling, you have come to flatter us again with your presence. What may you do for you, sir?”

"Stand aside now.” I snapped.

“But horn..”

“I said stand aside this minute.” The tone of my voice rose higher and harsher.

She fidgeted and stood aside, looking humbled.

It was the first time I would speak to her in the presence of the staff in that manner, but I care less.

“Where is Anderson?” I barked, even though I alread