Ariel's POV
I didn't breathe properly until I got into my office.
Catherine was beside me before I even got to my desk. She'd followed me quietly.
With the silence, I could feel she was choosing her words.
I dropped into my chair and pressed the tip of my fingers against my forehead.
Matt f*****g Garfield. Of all people. Of all investors in this city, in this country and in this industry... it had to be him.
The one person I had specifically, carefully, and strategically not thought about since I boarded the flight.
"Ms. Hayes—"
"In a minute, Catherine."
She fell silent, and she wouldn't know how much I appreciated it.
I picked up my phone and began punching keys without looking at the screen. He picked up on the second ring, which meant his assistant patched me through.
"Ariel.
