The way he stared made my legs betray me—I started walking towards him without even thinking.
Lena, clearly annoyed at being ignored, made a move to follow, but Henry just gave the secretary a subtle look.
She got the message, stepped in front of Lena, and said politely, “Miss Carter, Mr. Smith is discussing the Harmony project with Director Johnson. It’s confidential—can’t let anyone else join. Also, your father dropped off a proposal yesterday. I need to confirm a few things with you.”
“I’m busy.” Lena frowned, glaring at Henry like she was trying to burn a hole through him.
“Then I’ll have no choice but to call your father and ask him to come over,” the secretary replied with a cool smile. That was enough to stop her in her tracks.
Oddly, I didn’t feel the least bit hap
