Ruby caught the look on Leo's face and instantly realized what she'd done.
She scrambled to backtrack. Her heart lurched as she began to understand she was indeed describing Owen.
The words froze on her tongue and pivoted midair.
"And he has to be kind," she rushed on, almost tripping over herself.
"Warm, someone who tells jokes, you know, a total sweetheart."
Leo blinked.
"A sweetheart?"
That was the polar opposite of the boss. The man was a walking thundercloud, an absolute ice king.
Seeing Leo's crestfallen expression, Ruby finally let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding.
Her cheeks burned.
Annoyed with the puppy's leisurely pace, she bent down, scooped up Kitty, and hurried toward the exit without another word.
Leo sighed.
"Well.
So much for the boss's chances
