Isla's POV
I wasn’t prepared for her. Killian has said I would be among the boards that would interview Daphne, like I would literally sit there and ask questions.
If it had depended solely on me, I would have frowned and sent her out of the company. But even as much as Killian claimed to dislike her, being professional is a trait he wouldn't risk to ignore.
The doors to the conference room opened and every molecule of air seemed to change. Daphne walked in as though the world had been waiting. Sharp heels, colder smile, eyes that flickered with possession when they landed on Killian.
I told myself to sit straighter, to look unbothered, but my heart was hammering against my ribs.
Some peacocks were whispering her name like it was divine, spoken with that caution people reserve for h
