Isaac hugged with Selene until her breathing finally steadied and the redness around her eyes began to fade. She insisted she was alright now, even if she still looked emotionally exhausted. Once he was certain she had calmed down enough, he left the office with Selene saying she would follow after finishing the last few tasks.
Outside, the hallway had already returned to its usual atmosphere. Employees walked between offices carrying documents as if nothing unusual had happened. Near one of the windows stood Marien, holding a folder against her chest while reviewing several papers.
She looked up when she noticed Isaac approaching. For a brief moment, a complicated expression crossed her face before she forced a polite smile.
"…Lord Isaac," she greeted with a small nod.
Isaac returned the greeting with a nod of his own.
The first day Marien and he met, he punched her square in the face along with Selene. She probably wanted to get even with him for quite some time afterward.
