Chapter 37
Janessa's POV
I stayed silent.
Just… stared at him.
I got up from his lap, and yet, his hands hovered in the air where I’d been.
Fingers twitching. Tight, tense, like they were missing me.
“Graham.” I sighed, standing across from him.
I didn't know what to say. The weight of his words still pressed my chest even though I wanted to be close to him.
“Janessa…” His voice was soft, careful.
“It'll be good. Listen. I’m not trying to… I just. I just-”
I crossed my arms, avoiding his gaze.
“You offered me a position in your company. Big, familiar… and expect me to say yes?”
“I’m not expecting anything,” he exhaled slowly.
“I just… I want you to have leverage, experience and security. Not to control you. Just.. say the word, I’ll make a slot for you.”
“Leverage?” I
