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At the mention of Adam, I surge forward.
Lyra jumps in her seat.
Pounding my fist on the table, I hiss, “You might think that Adam’s a sucker, but I’m not suffering from the same affliction. I know you, Lyra. And I know you have something up your sleeve. Whatever it is, I’m going to find out and then I’m going to kick you out of Vision Tech myself.”
“So testy.”
I growl at her.
“All I’m asking for is a chance.” Her eyes narrow. “You can’t even trust me once?”
“No.” I grab my purse.
“Are you leaving already? Come have a meal with me. I’ll even pay for it.”
“Cut the act, Lyra.”
She smirks.
“I’ll be watching you.”
“Go ahead, big sis.” Her shrug of disinterest makes my blood boil.
I crash through the doors of the café, take deep breaths and then march down the sidewalk to Steve.
“Miss Delaney, are you okay?”
“I’m fine,” I answer shortly. And then I feel bad and adjust my tone. “I’m okay. Thanks… it’s been a long day.”
“Are you going home now?” Steve asks as we both get in the car. His ears turn a little red. “Just a warning, Mr. Harrison requested that I report to him if you don’t.”
The stalker.
If Adam was so interested in my life and wellbeing, he wouldn’t have invited my biggest headache into Vision Tech.
I check my watch. It’s almost time for my meeting with Henry. “I’ve got one more task for the day, Steve. So no, I’m not going home.”
“Roger that.” Steve starts the car.
I lean my head back, close my eyes and let out a breath through my mouth.
Alarm bells are clanging in my ears. I have a strong feeling that if I don’t figure Lyra out soon, she’s going to do immeasurable damage to either me, Adam or the company we both want to protect.
* * *
My knife sinksinto my steak. It tastes a little dry. I expected more from such an expensive, pretentious restaurant.
This ambiance is…
Wow. Not the best for a business meeting.
To say I was surprised when Henry chose to meet atLe Bleuwould be an understatement.
This place is known as ‘the engagement capital of the city’.
All around us, couples are sitting cozily together, nestled under low-hanging chandeliers, their grins broad in the light of flickering candles.
I outed the candle between Henry and I the moment I walked in.
