"Emma? I hear congratulations are in order." Giovanni raises an eyebrow at me, and I choke hard on the piece of broccoli I put in my mouth. My eyes dart around the faces at the table and Jake tenses. The ripples of anger from him surging, instantly, because I've been put on the spot by a man who rarely acknowledged my presence the last time I was here. I can feel Jake's whole body change like lightening.
"Ummm." I falter. Stammering because I have no idea what to say.
"Jake told us you're his VP now, because you have a good business head and could do a lot of good in the future of our company." Arrick cuts in, with a knowing smile, and I get the same edgy tone from his voice that Jake has. I notice for the first time the same cool look he gives his father. Arrick is obviously the family
