"Do you really think I can't handle you?"

With just a few words, he'd cornered her, and Selena felt rooted to the spot. Clenching her purse tightly, she forced a smile. "Alright, you're the client, your call."

Grabbing the outfit, she muttered curses under her breath as she headed to the bathroom to change.

In the car, Everett's expression softened a bit, but Selena grew more frustrated. She whipped out her phone, furiously texting Joy to vent her irritation. Joy didn't reply-maybe she was busy-leaving Selena's frustration unresolved.

Dinner was booked at Bennett Manor, a property owned by Bennett Corporation. As they reached the entrance of the private dining room, Everett paused and turned to her.

"What?" Selena asked, confused.

"Link arms with me."

"Why?"

missed our

normal. For three years, she'd hoped Everett would introduce her to his friends to be

didn't dare confront him, fearing

to sleep and never brought it up again, comforting herself with the fact that at least she was still

the moment

felt no joy, just disbelief, and absurdity. When she'd stopped

en

IMS

known what tonight was about, she wouldn't have come. It would only

the look?" Everett noticed

you'd told me earlier, I

but she was

is Gramps' doctor and the person he trusts most. If he senses something's off,

Gramps...

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