Chapter 5

I bolted out of the CEO's office like my life depended on it.

Behind me, I could still hear his deep, low chuckle.

Crap, he's coming after me! That James Sterling is actually chasing me!

I dashed back to my desk, my heart pounding so hard it felt like it might leap right out of my throat.

Vivian and Mr. Fock were already gone, and the way my colleagues looked at me had totally changed.

Some looked curious, admiring, and others were even straight-up green with envy.

I chose to pretend not to notice those stares, burying my head in…