Evelyn rushed into the City Hall, her heels clicking against the polished floor as she adjusted her coat. She was running late—again. The late-night drinks with Vinni and Edwin had been worth it, though.
For the first time in a long while, she had felt genuinely happy, and the hangover was a small price to pay.
When she entered the room, Hunter was already there, sitting stiffly with a scowl on his face. He rose to his feet the moment he saw her, his annoyance evident.
“You’re late,” he snapped, crossing his arms. “Do you have any idea how unprofessional this looks?”
Evelyn sighed, brushing past him to take her seat. “It’s not like you’ve got a board meeting to attend here.”
Her dismissive tone only fueled his anger. “You think this is a joke?”
She didn’t bother looking at him, inst
