"Alright, what's the rule, then?" she asked, but there was a faint lack of interest in her voice.
Sebastian's tone hardened, and he didn't hesitate to deliver the rule. "Female secretaries shouldn't talk to any males," he said, his words laced with an unspoken, possessive implication, though he didn't fully realize it himself.
Lilith blinked for a moment, and then suddenly, she burst into laughter, the sound sharp and unapologetic. "Hahaha! Sorry, sir, but you're quite funny," she said, shaking her head with a teasing grin. "I'm leaving now."
But Sebastian was far from amused. His expression darkened, and he stepped closer to her, his voice turning even colder. "I'm serious, Miss Lilith," he said, his gaze now intense.
