Gabriel’s POV From: Gabriel Storm To: Clairessa Hartwood Subject: Project Update Clairessa, How’s the Gemia project going? Have you and Nicole come up with a solid plan yet? Best regards, Gabriel Storm I leaned back in my chair, waiting for her reply. The tension in my chest grew. I shouldn’t be this eager, but with her, I couldn’t help it. A soft chime broke the silence. From: Clairessa Hartwood To: Gabriel Storm Subject: Re: Project Update Mr. Storm, I apologize for the delay. I haven’t met with her since the boardroom meeting. Regards, Clairessa Her short, unbothered response frustrated me. Of course, she was being vague. She always tested my patience. My fingers flew across the keyboard before I could stop myself. From: Gabriel Storm To: Clairessa Hartwood Subject: R

