Just then Darius, Auren, and Zephyr stormed out of the office, leaving Victoria, Mirabel, Anna, Damien, Theo, Lucian, and Callum alone in the tense silence that followed.
"I'm so sorry about that, Victoria," Anna said, standing up from her chair. She crossed the room and stopped beside Victoria, worry written across her face. "Those spoilt brats!...."
"It's okay, Anna." Victoria forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes. She smoothed the sleeve of her blouse and drew in a steadying breath. "I understand. Anyone would be furious if their private life were dragged into the open."
"They didn't have to humiliate you like that," Anna snapped, clenching her fists. "Whoever did this...."
"Trust me," Victoria interrupted softly, then leaned forward so only Anna could hear. "The moment the truth comes out, whoever's responsible will be punished. Thoroughly." Her voice hardened all while Anna nodded her head in response.
