u. He took a profound breath on the off chance that he had been holding his breath for days. "Let's be

ed unobtrusively. There wa

c consideration to her furnishing, choosing a proficient furnishing that would make her seem competent. But despite her rich clothing

he towering glass building reflected the morning sun; her shadow fell quickly as

lcomed her considerately. "Good morn

s," Grace answered in a firm v

questions. "If you don't mind, go ah

her experience with Lucas flashed through her mind-how he had brushed her off amid the meet and how pompous and condescending he had

nd voice said from inside. Grace o

and forcing. As soon as she entered, he settled her with a p

instantly, his tone cold, "and I think I made it exce

breath and remained calm a

han. I'm his girl, and he told me

remained troublesome. "You're Mr. Ethan's young lady?" h

t remained silent, not know

tled on hers. "Since you're here," he said

ar myself today and begin work the next day," she said, take

jeer. "What do you expect?" he replied. "Wanderi

inutive, she was required to turn missing and take off the office. But she couldn't. She

" she replied calmly despite the turmoil in her jud

I have a meeting to attend at four. Check my sc

id, walking to the com

section. Lucas's voice cuts throu

You have got to pack your things from your father's ho

n. She had anticipated the work to be complicated but did not quickly discuss living togeth

l him she wasn't property to move almost openly. But she couldn't disregard why she was th

t fairly acknowledg

beating. I agreed to take over as your secretary, but I'm not

ead, he gave her a long, cold look as if attempting to me

more. "Great. But you know, Miss Grace, you didn't feel fair

cope as his secretary. However, the weight of marriage was hitting her complex, and she didn't know how long s

n my home. I cannot go through the stress of calling you each presently to tell you to

about it with my Father,

this matter. I claim you presently, and I can do with you anything I ne