Chapter 45
Chapter 45 I Want Lyra Back
It wasn’t long before a tall figure clad in black appeared in the doorway.
A grin instantly spread across Felix’s face.
It was nothing more than a stiff, hollow smile that never reached his eyes.
Finished
Hadrien stepped inside, and before he could utter a single word, Felix cut him off sharply. “Where’s Lyra p>
“Yeah, Mr. Vale. She got spooked by a lunatic. A few days off to recover makes sense. So why isn’t she back at work yet p>
From the upper level, Draven asked casually.
Hadrien turned toward Felix. “Did you threaten a member of staff just to ask that question p>
Felix pulled his lips into a wider smirk. “If I told you I was just stretching my muscles, would you believe me p>
Hadrien had no patience for idle banter.
He shifted and turned to leave.
Felix heaved a defeated sigh.
Fine. Your threat worked.
“I want Lyra back p>
Hadrien tilted his head, his voice icy. “Lyra was reassigned because of your actions. She remains under probation and will not be transferred anytime soon p>
Silence fell heavy across the cell block.
“Hah!” Felix let out a scoff. “I knew it p>
He ran a hand loosely through his hair. “Alright then. What will it take to bring her back p>
Hadrien shot him a sideways glance. “Did you not understand? She is under probation. No transfers will be approved for the foreseeable future p>
Impatience edged into Felix’s tone as he pressed on.
“Before this, we were always the ones driving people away. This is the first time someone got driven away by you.
“Quit hiding behind official jargon. Name your terms p>
Hadrien twisted toward him, his tone sharp with frost.
“Were those attendants merely driven away p>
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There was him, Kyren, and Rook upstairs.
One cruel, one devious, one vicious.
Every attendant assigned here before either died, or ended up covered in wounds thanks to Rook and Felix.
would not bother listing the rest.
x held his hands up in surrender. “What can I say? I’m a maniac. My mental stability’s shot. Things like at are normal p>
Those dismissive words that treated human life as worthless made Hadrien’s brows draw tight, a frigid aura rolling off him.
“Why waste breath arguin
thick in his voice. “Do yo
“Hadrien, look at thi
“Do you just grab
“We may be u
“You dar
of the
arcel snapped at Felix before turning to confront Hadrien, anger
ed to lash out at those useless attendants?
re you run! What kind of chief administrator are you?
off the streets to work here?
won’t stand to be insulted by lowlife vermin!
to the previous attendants? Why didn’t you install surveillance on every one
es on down here. What exactly are you even inspecting every day?
endants? Back in the day, they wouldn’t have been fit to polish my household staff’s
gain I won’t eat carrots, and every new person makes me say it again!
ants don’t care enough, or the cafeteria staff Jacks off. Is that really so hard to fix?
are you managing around here?
handle the job, step down and let someone competent take over p>
p, clap.
s relentless tirade drew several clear sounds of applause from the upper level.
en said, “Nicely said. Truly in
cel’s throat burned fro
your mouth p>
a sip o
hotter.
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“Let me speak plainly. Lyra’s the only person on your staff who acts like a functional human being.
“And here you are, turning a blind eye to those bullies, while blowing every tiny misstep she makes completely out of proportion.
“Lyra got attacked by that rabid dog Felix. Instead of holding him accountable, you put the blame on her p>
Felix eat your brain or something p>
ed within these walls, there was nowhere worse for any of them to fall
el had been raised in luxury from childhood.
en his temper flared, he lashed out indiscriminately.
Felix, who’d initially listened to the rant with satisfaction, was now dragged into the verbal assault along with Hadrien.
Once I’m out, you’re the first one I
Having vented his anger, M rabid dog on the third flo
Hadrien said nothing
When he first too
Once he be
mmanding, haughty tone. “Bring Lyra back, and lock that
s stream of criticism and disdain pouring from Marcel.
ent leads never mentioned these complaints during briefings.
ancovered several incidents and fired the attendants responsible on the
spot.
He w
our
edric, and had asked him about these issues during a chance encounter
, “It’s okay p>
to mean barely acceptable.
ize the naturally forgiving Cedric tended to view everyone far more leniently than
will deal with staff who act negligently and lack professional standards. But rules are rules all, violate p>
s! The rules are written on paper. Are you just as rigid and lifeless p>
t him off, furious again.
ask you this. If any
I to handle it?
still clin
quiring urgent aid, how do you expect that
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Draven chimed in, “Exactly! He hits the nail on the head p>
Marcel snapped, “I told you to be quiet p>
Felix said, “Right, he makes perfect sense p>
Irritated by all the unwanted interjections, Marcel paused briefly and barked, “All of you, pipe down!
“Listen closely, Hadrien. To judge whether a staff member is responsible and professional, you don’t only look at how they handle crises. Public opinion matters most of all!
“You can’t even do your job bugs p>
The chill radiating fr
At that moment,
“If we are dis
“All it sp noth
You might as well ship yourself off to Brightwing Star to hunt alien
ened.
ke up.
previous attendant followed them to the letter. Look where that got us.
resentment, driving contamination readings higher and higher. There was
ally believe Lyra barely did anything wrong. Felix’s reckless behavior is the true
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