Chapter 16: Two Men
(Author's POV)
*A terrible mistake.*
Dominic held the glass of whiskey tightly in his hand.
The words replayed in his mind like a broken record. Caroline's voice had been so light, so dismissive. It wasn't anger. It was indifference. That hurt worse than any scream.
"Dominic! There you are."
Raymond Carter, the head of Teller Bank, slid up beside him. "I heard the news," Raymond said, leaning in with a conspiratorial wink. "Back to the bachelor lifestyle, eh? It must be a relief to have that kind of freedom again. No more strings."
Dominic turned his head slowly. "You think this is a celebration, Raymond?" Dominic asked. His voice was low, dangerous.
Raymond's smile faltered. He cleared his throat, sensing he had stepped onto a landmine.
"No, of cours
