Margot POV
Rhett glanced at his watch. “Come with me. Be in the garage at seven fifteen.”
“I have plans tonight...”
“We’re going out to dinner.” His eyes settled on mine.
“A date. What do you say?”
My heart gave one hard, humiliating kick.
I was still angry with him. I hadn’t forgotten everything that had happened between us.
And yet, one slight gesture from him was enough to make something inside me soften.
I hated myself for it.
Before leaving the lab, I sprayed alcohol over my clothes, letting the sharp smell cover the trace of Rhett’s scent clinging to me.
Only when I was sure it was strong enough did I finally walk out and head toward Rhett’s reserved parking space.
The car was already there. So was Louise.
I got in, and he gave me a polite nod before pulling up a resta
