Claire's POV
A week had passed since Lucius dropped me off, and I hadn't seen him once at the company. Our terse conversation in his car must have worked. Though, realistically, he was the CEO, drowning in high-stakes meetings all day, and I was nothing more than a lowly finance assistant. The vast chasm between our positions meant our paths weren't likely to cross anyway.
I was content with this peaceful routine, still employed, maintaining my normal work schedule. If only my mother would stop being so relentlessly invested in my love life, everything would be perfectly fine.
"Claire, it's time for you to settle down, darling, get married, and have a family of your own. My good friend has introduced you to a university professor. I've already arranged for you to meet next week!"
Ever
