I left the DOA meeting feeling good, powerful even, the documents tucked safely under my arm. They were a warm weight against my skin, another chance to lead and succeed. To prove my worth. And I would prove my worth.
Not to mention how good – so, so good – it had felt to see Ari be the wrong-footed one for once. To watch the smirk slide straight off of Jenny’s face. Finally.
No one had to know that I had no intention of tattling to Gideon about what she’d done, what she’d lost him. If I had my way, I’d never have to set eyes on Gideon again. Just the thought left me a little nauseated with anger. Dizzy with hurt. I knew that was an unlikely wish, however.
I’d never seen Gideon and Ari interact much. The only place I ever saw them together without guests was family dinner and those w
