Confessing To The CEO by Iona Rose

Author:Iona Rose [Rose, Iona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Somebooks
Published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 37

Lucien

Itruly didn't want to step too out of bounds and show overt concern for her, but I was beginning to become worried. She never used to be like this before. But now she was clumsy, easily startled, and just generally less put together than usual. She used to be so calm to be around, which was one of the reasons why I had worked so well with her for so long. But now, I found myself having to be the one to watch out for her, to be sure she didn't fall or break something.

For instance, now I was waiting for her in the car, and I didn't understand why.

I understood her close relationship with Elena, but this was no reason to delay our meeting. Eventually, she arrived and got into the back seat, and I turned my face away.

I let out a deep breath and understood I was ticked off. However, I didn't understand why. It wasn’t just because she was clumsy, but I guess I also wasn't truly looking forward to seeing Gregory.

And as we got close to the restaurant, I had to admit that I was also somewhat worried about her because of him. I'd seen the way he'd treated her that night and the eye he had for her, and I couldn't imagine he was setting up this lunch to simply discuss business. He wanted to see her again in a more casual setting, and I just happened to be in the way.

I couldn’t help but glance at her as I wondered if she would even be able to protect herself.

As if noticing my gaze, she turned and we locked eyes. We both stared at each other. However, not willing to participate in a staring contest, I turned away and returned my focus to the road.

Soon enough, we arrived at the restaurant, and even though we still had about seven minutes to spare, Gregory was already seated and on the phone. The hostess directed us to our seats, and the moment he saw us, a huge smile spread across his face.

In the light of day, I realized he was much older than I had realized from our first meeting. I also realized that his excitement was solely directed at Sophie.

He rose to his feet and ended his call, offering out his hand for a handshake. I accepted and took my seat; however, when Sophie's turn came, he ignored her handshake altogether and instead opted for kissing her on the cheek. She accepted it, however, I watched her reaction, and her eyes were significantly lowered as she took her seat.

I looked at him then and truly hoped this meeting would not drag on.

“I'm in your city now,” he said, and I nodded.

“Indeed you are.”

“We're immediately ready to get back to work. I just want to give you the chance to host me a welcome like I did with you.”

“Sure,” I replied, and he nodded awkwardly at me. Then he turned his attention to Sophie.

“We'll be taking a lot of trips to the casinos in Atlantic City as we work on this project together,” he says.

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