The morning newspapers arrived at Blackwood Tower before most of the employees.
By seven-thirty, copies had already reached the executive offices, the reception desk, and the board members’ lounges. Business journalists praised Blackwood International’s renewed stability after the recent shareholders’ summit, while financial analysts predicted another strong quarter for the company.
One headline, however, stood apart from the rest.
BLACKWOOD CEO SPOTTED AT RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT WITH MYSTERY WOMAN.
Lucas walked briskly into Damien’s office carrying one of the newspapers.
“I thought you should see this before everyone else does.”
Damien looked up from the report he was reviewing and accepted the paper.
A photograph occupied nearly half the front page.
It showed him and Aria leaving th
