No wonder she was so upset. This industry was impossible to get into, and who knew if she’d even get a second chance after having a baby.

Stefan nodded, letting out a long breath. “That’s right. She won’t be able to model anymore.” Then his expression hardened again. “You need to leave now,” he ordered. “Don’t ever stop in unless you’re invited. Are we clear?”

I nodded, even though I still felt like there was something he was hiding. Did he just not want his private life tangled up with his work life?

It made sense, but it still hurt.

I shouldered my purse and was just about to leave when he spoke again.

“And Tori?”

“Yes?” I turned eagerly. Maybe he’d finally noticed what I was wearing. Maybe he was going to apologize for being so gruff. Maybe he was going to thank me for thinking of him and bringing him lunch, or come clean to me about whatever he was hiding.

“I’m working late tonight. Probably all this week. Don’t wait up.”

I slammed the door on my way out.