Evelyn's POV
“That’s exactly why you need to dive in,” Vernon said with a grin. “I’m looking forward to you wagging your finger and schooling them. Views will skyrocket.”
“So… I could literally get shot on the spot?”
“You scared?”
“Not at all. My aim’s pretty damn good, FYI.”
And that’s how we kept it going until lunchtime. When we finally decided to head to Owls Cafe for a bite, I saw Sebastian—still there. He looked tense, phone in hand, talking in that low, controlled tone that usually meant trouble.
“I said, Emily… I can’t make it to the office right now. Move any appointments to tomorrow,” he said, voice barely above a growl. “Evening’s booked.”
Ohhhh, Secretary Emily was not handling this well.
There was a time when seeing Sebastian wait like this would’ve melted me. Now? I j
