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Charlotte exited his office at his behest, feeling apprehensive as she had never witnessed that side of his personality before. His eyes were ablaze with anger, and if they possessed the power to set her ablaze, she would surely be consumed by now.

As she sauntered down the corridor, she pondered what could have triggered his outburst, causing him to hurl his phone in a fit of fury. It seemed she was always around his office whenever he was in a foul mood, becoming the target of his misplaced aggression.

The following day, which happened to be a Saturday, Charlotte met up with Ella and a few friends at a restaurant to celebrate Ella's birthday. They were all enjoying themselves when Charlotte noticed a man at a nearby table staring intently at her.

Ella noticed first and brought it to Charlotte's attention. The man's intense gaze and smirking visage made her uncomfortable, causing her to stop dancing. Before she knew it, he had approached their table, pleading for the opportunity to sp