There was an unexplainable magnetic pull between us—two people who were both betrayed and now struggling to rebuild their world. But I knew that professional boundaries must be maintained, at least for now.
"This dinner was wonderful," I said as I stood up.
"We've only just begun, Henry," Selena offered a small smile, then reverted to her professional demeanor. "Victor is waiting for you in the lobby. He said there's an urgent report about Marcus Thorne's movements tonight."
I gave her a small bow and walked out of the dining room. Victor was standing near the mansion door, his face looking tenser than usual.
"Master H, the contract with Vance Corp is active in the central system," Victor reported as we got into the car.
"Good. Are the effects starting to show?"
"Absolutely, sir. Two
