Taking a deep breath, Dn said slowly, “Alright, I’ll follow your lead.”


    N had been busy in theb until after 10:00 p.m. due to problems with her experiment. As she gathered her things and prepared to leave, she received a call from rk.


    His slightly icy voice came through as soon as she answered. “Why aren’t you home yet?”


    “I’m wrapping up now. I’ll be home soon.” Just as N spoke, the elevator doors opened.


    She was about to step in when she saw Damon standing inside. She


    hesitated for a moment.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    Their eyes met, and Damon’s were filled with frost. His entire demeanor radiated a chilling aloofness.


    N bit her lip, unsure if she should enter. Given Damon’s attitude toward her at lunch, he clearly didn’t want to see her.


    rk’s voice came through the phone, asking if he shoulde pick


    her up.


    N snapped back to reality and replied, “No need. I drove. Just wait for me at home.”


    She hung up and could feel Damon’s sharp gaze on her, making her palms sweat as she gripped her phone.


    “Aren’t youing <b>in</b>?” Damon asked, his voice icy and cutting through the air.


    N shook her head and answered, “No. just remembered I forgot something. You go ahead.”


    Damon released the button holding the door open without another word, and the elevator doors slowly closed in front of N. The elevator descended once again.


    N stared at the down button for a few seconds before pressing it


    again.


    When she finally got home, it was nearly midnight. She walked into the living room to find rk waiting for her on the sofa..


    “I might be workingte often. You don’t have to wait up for me,” she said, frowning slightly.


    rk scowled. “Is this job really that demanding?”


    N met his gaze, aware that he was really asking if herte hours meant spending time with Damon..


    “Don’t worry. Your uncle doesn’t like me at all right now. My work is with another executive at Prospectus Technology. We won’t have any interactions,” she replied.


    rk, unperturbed by having his true concerns revealed, said, “I’m just looking out for you.”


    Not wanting to continue the argument, N nodded. “I know. Thank you. for your concern.”


    rk frowned, noticing N wasn’t taking his words seriously.


    However, recalling how she had discarded Damon’s gift in front of him. the previous day, he assumed Damon’s pride would prevent him from. pursuing her any further.


    “N, let’s drop this topic. Grandma sent over some supplements today. She still cares about you,” rk said, changing the subject.


    N nced at the pile of supplements on the table, a hint of sarcasm.


    in her eyes. Marie and rk had a way of following up a harsh reprimand with a small gesture of care.


    “Thank Grandma for me,” she said.


    With that, N started toward the stairs. She had barely reached the staircase when she heard footsteps behind her. Before she could react,


    her wrist was seized.


    “N, what’s with your attitude? Are you still mad at Grandma?” rk demanded.