Chapter 12
Just then, the door creaked open and Trisha stepped in.
“Ma’am, Mrs. Sinclair requests your presence in her office,” she announced.
I swallowed, turning briefly to Derek as I rose to my feet.
“I suppose she has some work for me,” I said, forcing a light smile, hoping he would take the hint and leave.
Instead, a pleased smile curved his lips.
“Good timing, I have something to discuss with her as well. We can go together.”
Before I could protest, he reached for my hand, helping me up.
“Thank you… I’m fine,” I muttered, subtly pulling away. He released me immediately.
Trisha’s jaw tightened, her expression stiff, but Derek didn’t seem to notice.
“Ladies first,” he gestured.
I exhaled quietly and stepped out, feeling his presence close behind me.
I walked ahead with for
