“Do you need to do all that, Sophie?” Adrian barged as they walked to the parking lot. “Must you say all that in front of everyone? In front of the Whitakers? You know we’ve been trying to get on their good side for ages.”
“Evidently,” Sophie kept walking, her steps never slowed for even a moment. “Because you seem to take me for a fool.”
“I’m not.”
“Oh?” Sophie finally stopped. She turned, tilting her head. “Then explain it to me.”
Adrian exhaled. “Julia is gone. I transferred her out of New York. Whatever happened between us is over.”
“Is it?”
“Yes.”
“Then let's hear your plan in detail.”
“Sophie—”
“No, I'm serious.” She folded her arms. “Walk me through it.”
Adrian stared at her.
“You moved Julia Hall to Washington DC,” Sophie continued. “You gave her a promotion. A raise. Of
