Carter sneered.
"If you actually cared about her, you'd want her with me. You know I can give her access to better opportunities."
"You think just anyone gets into a gathering like this?"
Julian met his gaze calmly.
"I can take her," he said. "I'm always invited. They want me there for my work, not just a title."
Julian standing in R and D made that unsurprising.
Carter's jaw tightened as it sank in that his own invitation had come purely because of his position, not his merit.
Ruby stayed buried in work all day.
When evening came and she was about to leave, Julian stopped her.
"I've got an event to attend tonight," he said casually. "Come with me."
"Okay," Ruby agreed, not thinking much of it.
She just sent Owen a quick text that she'd be working late, then hopped into Julian's
