By evening, I had Irea drop Imogen off at Rachel's place, then went straight to my car where I drove off to the restaurant.
Drex and Erica were already there when I walked in, and he smiled upon my arrival.
I tried to ignore that, and just sat on the chair across from his.
“Thank you both for finding time in your schedule to honor my invitation.” I said, just as a waitress headed over with a short head bow.
She took our orders, then left, returning after with the meal and a bottle of an expensive wine. She poured us each a glass, before leaving.
“This is my treat and way of appreciating each of your efforts in the success of this project.” I lifted my glass, so Erica did the same.
Drex, however, stared at me, the side of his lips hitched up slightly.
“It was our pleasure to contribu
