Chapter 5 - The Manager's Threat
Luca’s blue eyes flicked toward Emily, noticing for the first time the heavy dark circles under her eyes and the slight tremor in her hands. She looked ready to collapse where she stood.
Nora looked down at her wrapped hands, her voice dropping to a quiet, solemn whisper.
"Mr. Harland said people who don’t work don’t get to stay," Nora said innocently.
The atmosphere in the room transformed instantly.
The soft, gentle look in Luca’s eyes vanished, replaced by an expression of cold, terrifying fury. The air became thick with pressure.
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In the doorway, Emily looked utterly terrified, her hands clutching her apron as if expecting the floor to open beneath her.
Luca slowly turned his head toward the laundry-room doorway, his jaw clenched so tightly the muscles in his face turned to stone.
