Kilian’s Pov

After going through files for hours and signing off documents, my head was pounding. The board meeting, the rival company’s threats, the endless calls—everything was just noise. I didn’t want to hear anyone's voice again. I just wanted peace. Silence. A cold glass of whiskey and sleep. That was all I needed.

As I drove home, my thoughts drifted to her. Lilith.

The girl who asked me a question this morning that got stuck in my mind all day.

Do you hate me that much?

Who does she think she is to ask me that? Who gave her the right to question anything? This is my house. My...