Chapter Twenty-Four - The Underlying Attraction

Their voices had begun to rise, and Deonna was acutely aware of the other employees glancing nervously in their direction. She took a deep breath, lowering her voice. "Logan, this isn't the place for this discussion. Let's continue this in my office." Logan followed her into the office, slamming the door behind him. As soon as they were alone, he exploded. "This is ridiculous! I shouldn't be here, doing this menial work. I'm better than this, and you know it!" Deonna's composure finally cracked. "Better? Based on what, Logan? Your family name? Your expensive education that you've barely put to use? You've been given every advantage, and what have you done with it? Nothing but create problems and make everyone's lives miserable!" Logan reeled back as if he'd been slapped. For a moment, genuine hurt flashed across his face before it was quickly replaced by anger. "You don't know anything about me or what I'm capable of. You're just jealous because you've had to claw your way up while