Asher walked into Everhart Corporation feeling lighter than he had in days.
The visit yesterday had gone well. Better than well. Lily had hugged Kael. Kai hadn't completely hated him. And Kael had been... perfect.
Gentle. Patient. Sincere.
Everything Asher had needed him to be.
Maybe this could actually work. Maybe the twins could have their father in their lives without anyone getting hurt.
Maybe—
"Well, well, well. If it isn't the CEO's special assistant."
Asher froze at his desk.
Standing there, arms crossed, expression dripping with disdain, was Jessica Martinez—head of the marketing department and known company gossip.
"Jessica," Asher said coolly. "Can I help you with something?"
"Oh, I don't need help. I'm just fascinated by your... rapid rise in importance around here." She leaned against his desk. "Tell me, Asher, what exactly did you do to get Kael Everhart so interested in you?"
Asher's blood ran cold. "Excuse me?"
