I had no idea why Jonah kept coming after me ever since he got back—or why, after all the absurdity between us, he shut down every subtle attempt I made to test the waters.
This forbidden, unspoken desire was growing so suffocating that it eventually caught Adam's attention.
The moment I stepped out of work, I saw the Millers' butler—someone I hadn't seen in years—waiting right at the entrance. My heart dropped like a lead weight. I knew there was nowhere left to run.
"Miss Miller."
With a formal bow, he ushered me toward the back of the car.
The second I caught sight of the twisted, sickening face sitting inside, I couldn't help but shake.
"Mr. Miller..."
"Head home."
Adam didn't even look at me. He just threw the command toward the driver.
The car glided through the streets unti
