AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“They wouldn’t tell me. You know, all that protecting sources bullshit.”
I groan, lifting my hand up to dig into my scalp. As one of the UK’s leading consultancy firms, we pride ourselves on offering our clients impartial, third-party expertise in a whole range of areas. We’re often working with sensitive information, so discretion is key. If it gets out that one of our own employees was responsible for this leak, our reputation will be shot to hell. “Does anyone know yet that it was us?”
“I don’t know what people know,” she says, sounding exhausted. “I’m headed back to the office now to see what I can find out.”
“Okay, I’ll be there soon.”
“Dev, you don’t have to—Emma…”
“It’s fine. She’ll understand.”
Rosh sighs and I can hear the relief in her voice when she says, “Alright, I’ll see you soon.”
I slip my phone back in my pocket and glance around just in time so see Emma wandering over to me, having wrapped up her conversation with her brother.
“Everything okay?”
I shake my head, offering an apologetic frown. “I’m so sorry, but I have to go into work.”
Emma’s eyes widen slightly but she manages to master her expression quickly. “Oh, okay.”
“I’m sorry. I know we’re supposed to be celebrating—”
“No, no, it’s fine.” She casts me a reassuring smile. “I’ll just have a bit of a pampering session instead. Bubble bath, face mask, foot spa. All that stuff I usually don’t make much time for. It’ll be fun.”
I draw her in for a hug, pressing a soft kiss to her rich brown hair. “Don’t forget the white chocolate Magnums and the Katherine Heigl movies.”
“Well, I figured that much was implied,” she says with a shrug.
I chuckle and drop my arms from around her. “Do you want me to take you home first?”
She shakes her head. “It’s fine. It’s still pretty early.” She casts her gaze back to the restaurant for a moment before offering me a teasing smile. “You know, Wes just popped to the loo, but he’ll be heading in the same direction you are if you want a tube buddy.”
I send her a pointed look. “I think I’ll get a cab.”
She lets out a loud chuckle, holding her hands up in defeat. “Worth a try, at least.”
