"Katherine Fox, Caroline is humiliated, and the company's reputation is at risk. And it is entirely your fault."

The expression on his face was identical to the one from my past life—the look that told me I was nothing but a nuisance.

I thought my heart, already scarred and battered, had long since gone numb. Yet a fresh wave of rage surged through me, hot and visceral, making my entire body tremble.

My hand lashed out, connecting hard with his cheek.

*Smack.*

I rubbed my stinging palm and met Dominic Henson's incredulous stare.

"Weren't you the one who said the mushrooms were fine? You told me not to meddle." Ice dripped from every word. "So now that I've followed your instructions, you're unhappy? Dominic, you really are impossible to please."

"Y-you..." He stammered, eyes widening. "You came back, too."

His expression shifted through a kaleidoscope of emotions before settling into grim resolve.

A deep breath.