“Chloe, have a seat,” I said, offering her the available chair next to me. “Mr. Woods and I were just discussing work.” I tried my best to ease the sudden tension vibrating between them.
Sebastian retracted his hand after Chloe pointedly refused to shake it. She didn't even look at him; she just turned to me with a frozen expression. “Uncle was looking for you,” she uttered coldly.
“Well, I am here. Tell him I am seated right here,” I told her. She gave a nod before walking off. I watched her back disappear into the crowd, my mind racing. What was that about?
“Did you do something to her?” I asked Sebastian as soon as I faced him again.
“No, this is my first time meeting Miss Kingston,” he said with a shrug, his blue eyes unreadable. “Now, back to your theories,” he said, steering the
