Scarlett POV
Friday afternoon, Ryan mentioned an out-of-town research trip that would last a couple of weeks.
I thought volunteering for that assignment was the perfect escape.
Two weeks away from home sounded exhausting on paper.
But honestly? Two weeks away from my impossible ex-husband sounded like pure freedom.
Ryan sat at the head of the conference table and looked at me.
His expression shifted just a little.
“Ms. Ravencroft.”
His voice stayed calm, but I already knew where this was going.
“This assignment requires traveling out of town for over half a month. It’s not suitable for you.”
I blinked. “Why not?”
“You’re my assistant.” He leaned back slightly.
“If I’m not traveling, why would my assistant leave?”
That was annoyingly reasonable.
But I wasn’t ready to give
