Courtney had noticed the change in Dwayne before she even admitted it to herself. At first, it was the way his gaze lingered too long on her when she laughed at something Sean said. Then it was the clipped tone he used when addressing her in meetings, as though she had somehow betrayed him by existing within Sean's orbit. He hadn't said anything directly, but his eyes told a story his mouth refused to utter.
And Sean—well, Sean had only grown bolder since the gala. He dropped by her desk with gifts, teased her with light-hearted remarks, and treated her like she wasn't just another assistant at Empire Brands but someone worth drawing into his world. She kept telling herself it was nothing—Sean was charming by nature, playful with everyone. But even she had to admit that his attentions went beyond casual banter.
