I wanted to tell him that I ran into James, but I knew he would go straight to Damien and tell him to reject the business offer.
My phone vibrated in my purse and I pulled it out, frowning at the unsaved number. This is a new number and just Lyra, my parents, and Xavier have this number. I swiped the receive button and placed the phone to my ear. “Hello?”
“I am outside the gate.” Came a response from a husky voice which undoubtedly belonged to Damien.
“I’ll be out shortly.” I had no idea he was going to pick me up. Walking out, I took my time sashaying towards the gate until I made it to his car.
His security greeted and complimented me before getting me into my car. Damien slowly stared at me, his eyes lingering on my exposed thigh and the slit on my dress.
I cleared my throat and h
