A chill ran through my spine. My muscles tensed.
Face dropped in an instant. My gaze froze on her. Breathless.
"Greet, Aurelia." Dominic whispered by my side.
My breath hitched. Eyes darted across the room to meet their faces all on me.
I had zoned out.
Quickly, I bowed slightly. "Welcome, Miss Brooks."
The words fell from my lips like the sharp edges of a sword. Slicing.
"Let's get this started." She spoke. Her voice cool. Commanding.
Just like it was back in the ballroom.
Sweat beaded on my forehead. My chest tightened.
"Are you okay?" Dominic whispered.
I turned to see the smile on his face was slowly vanishing. Replaced by pure worry. Concern.
I couldn't let that be.
I couldn't ruin this for him. This was his breakthrough. All he needed to elevate his firm far above hundre
