"H-huh?"
The words of Mr. Wales hit like a thunderclap, and a cold chill raced down Charles' spine as he stiffened beneath the desk, his heart pounding so hard it echoed in his ears.
Mr. Wales chuckled lowly, a knowing glint flashing in his eyes, before he finally pulled the door open and stepped out of the office, a smug, satisfied smirk tugging at his lips.
Augustine eyes became wide open as he swiftly stood up from his seat.
"How the… how the hell did he know you've been hiding there all along?" Augustine muttered, more to himself than anyone else, his brows furrowed deeply.
"So he knew… he knew you were right under my office desk, and he still sat there, rambling about his ridiculous business plans like nothing was out of the ordinary?"
Augustine's words drifted aimlessly, heavy with disbelief, but Charles stayed silent, his lips pressed into a tight line, his cheeks burning with embarrassment.
