I'm the Villain, But the Heroines Keep Choosing Me - Chapter 73: Shared Burdens

... as maintaining appropriate professional distance.

She coordinated with Damien through written correspondence. Sent reports via courier. Attended one brief meeting at the estate to discuss remaining demon activity, stayed for exactly forty-five minutes, left before the conversation could become personal.

She was managing the situation. Controlling her exposure. Maintaining boundaries.

Then the eastern border collapsed.

The news arrived at dawn – organized demon for ...