chapter 74

Alexander stormed into the company, his face flushed with anger and his fists clenched at his sides. Lydia, taken aback by his sudden entrance, stood frozen, her eyes widening in shock.

"What the hell was that, Lydia?" Alexander barked, his voice sharp with frustration.

Lydia's heart raced as she tried to process Alexander's sudden outburst. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

"Don't play dumb with me! Why the hell do you have someone sent away like that, humiliating her in front of everyone?" Alexander accused, his tone accusatory.

"She... she was the one humiliating and abusing me before I sent her out," Lydia stammered, her eyes pleading for understanding.

"How? What did she do? Do you know who she is? You had no right to treat her like that," Alexander continued, his anger escalating with each word.

"Why are you so worked up? Who is she? She just came here stomping all over me, and you want me to just stay quiet," Alexander fired back.

"You still have the