The evidence against Clover was building. But I had no idea what was about to happen at the company event.
Carter Group hosted a quarterly client reception at a rooftop venue in the Meatpacking District. Kade had put my name on the hosting committee because of the shares, which meant I was there early, setting things in order with the events team, checking that the client welcome packs were in the right order.
Clover was also there. She had been added to the guest list by Killian's assistant and I hadn't known until I saw her come off the elevator in a red dress, her blonde hair loose.
She spotted me and smiled like nothing in the world was wrong.
"You look incredible," she said, kissing my cheek.
"Thanks," I said, studying her face. Nothing. Not a flicker.
I kept her close for the f
