Lisa’s POV “Are the fittings done?” Just that. My fingers tightened around the phone. “Yes.” “Good.” A pause. Then… “They should be.” Something in his tone made my chest tighten. Not satisfaction. Expectation. Like failure wasn’t an option. “You planned everything without seeing me,” I said quietly. Another pause. Longer this time. Then… “I don’t need to see you to decide.” The words landed like a slap. My throat tightened. “And what exactly did you decide?” Silence. Then… “That you will fit.” Something in me snapped. “I’m not something you picked off a shelf.” His voice didn’t change. “Then don’t behave like it.” My breath caught. Anger burned through me. “Do you even know who I am?” “Yes.” The answer came instantly. My heart skipped. “What does that mean

