Alex's gaze sharpened as he noticed Thompson heading straight toward him, his face set in a mix of anger and suspicion. His footsteps were heavy, his posture tense, and it didn't take a genius to tell that confrontation was inevitable.
"You! What did you do?" Thompson barked, loud enough to draw everyone's attention.
Alex's frown deepened. Here we go. He vaguely remembered threatening to beat the man up if he interfered, and shortly after, the system had descended.
Before Alex could say anything, Jonah stepped in, his tone equal parts curious and defensive. "Whoa, what are you talking about? What did he do?"
Thompson's accusing glare didn't waver as he pointed a shaking finger at Alex. "He assaulted Mr. Ethan! And then—then all of a sudden this happened!"
Gasps and murmurs rippled through the group. Jonah's expression twisted in disbelief as he turned to Alex. "You assaulted Ethan? Like... the head of the company?"
