a's

amien's voice was full of pride as he

essful meeting. "It did. The Asian market

a grin. "How could they not sign the deal? You were brilliant in

ling. "That's wh

. "Speaking of which... How about we celebrate

the offer, but I've got a lot of unfinished w

on, Lena. You work too hard. You need to let

"I'm not ready for such distractions jus

in the last two years. But I was

"I get it. But you'll change your mind eventually.

g my steps. "The Wells partn

o seeing how this plays out. I'm sure

tables empty and only a young woman who clearly looked like a se

wed. "Where's

back to the office for something of the utmost importance.

ting. What could be more relevant than t

. "I'm sure he's on h

. "This meeting will be rescheduled unti

names, not irresponsible," a

familiar baritone. I could

t dropping into my stomac

o had ripped my life apart two years a

the room, every bit the confident business person

n composed despite the shock. "We have a

is hand toward Grant. "Welcome to Mega

Both men clearly knew

nt's sudden appearance and calm demeanor made me want to pull

eviewed the proposal, and while the numbers look promisi

n confusion. "Lena, I think we deci

howed up late for such an important meeting and," I added, "And

"That's funny, I had the impression we were com

"Lena, are you sure about

tood up, grabbing my purse. "We're done here. Let

tions that were no doubt floating in his head. Thankfully,

s the doors slid shut. But just as I thought I'd

tiff

rant's voice was casual, but I

t say th

. "Is that why you

refusing to engage. "

"You know this partnership is a good m

my eyes cold. "Because I'll nev

ng your personal feelings get in

elings?" I snapped. "You hav

nd, the elevator doors opened. I stepped out, ref

utside, Grant grabbed my arm, pullin

" I hissed, yan

tubborn?" Grant's voice was hi

back, my voice shar

ard footsteps be

ession concerned. I pulled away f

was just hea

se," he said, ha

abbed my face softly, and ki

Mr Wells

houlders and leading me to my car, le