Nick POV
My dad just wants to ruin my life.
How the hell am I supposed to tell Jane that Nara — the woman I married just to shut my old man up — now has a seat at the same damn table she’s been dreaming of for years? After dating me all this time, Jane's about to find out she's still on the sidelines while Nara leapfrogs straight into the company.
Man, this is killing me.
Ring, ring.
I glance at my phone.
Speak of the devil.
Jane.
I drag in a breath and let it out slow, steeling myself before answering.
“Hey, babe. How was your night?”
“It was fine, honey. I dreamt about you…” she purred. “I was actually expecting you to call me this morning.”
“It’s still morning, Jane,” I said, forcing a smile into my voice.
“Yes, but it’s almost nine and you haven’t even called to say good m
