I turned my attention back toward Emerson. “What do you mean you want me to go back to work at the company? I don’t understand. Are you saying you want me to go back to work at Blackwind?”
“Yes,” he said firmly. “We need you back at the office. Do you think you could consider coming back?”
I stared at him, completely bewildered. Why would they want me back? This had Eric written all over it. Everything about this situation screamed his name.
I leaned forward, my brows furrowing.
“Is this about Eric?”
Emerson sighed heavily, rubbing his face with both hands before letting them fall onto the table.
“I’m afraid so.”
I froze, my heart sinking. “Please don’t tell me you fired him. Don’t tell me you fired Eric and now you’re asking me to take his position. Emerson, that’s going to cause
