Down by the elevator bank, Isabel was clutching Carter's arm.
Her voice trembled with panic. Carter, I swear. I don't know what happened. Ruby must have hidden her identity on purpose just to mess with me.
Carter shoved her hand away. He looked at Isabel, his face churning with disgust.
Isabel, she's not like that. We were classmates for four years. I know her. His eyes darkened.
And I'm guessing Dr. Anderson never actually agreed to consult for Knight Corp. in the first place. Did she?
Isabel froze. Her silence was all the answer Carter needed. He clenched his fists.
Asking you to marry me was a mistake I'm regretting already. Carter—
Isabel cried, grabbing at him in desperation.
But Carter didn't stop. He just plowed on. Tomorrow, I'm going to your parents' house to call off the
