A week later, a construction industry summit kicked off in Texas.
I attended as Damien's business partner. I wore a perfectly tailored professional suit and light, polished makeup. My hair was twisted into a neat bun at the back of my head, leaving my long, slender neck on full display.
I moved through the exhibition hall chatting with a few partners, totally in my element.
Liam spotted me the second he scanned the crowd. His eyes were rimmed red, and he charged over recklessly.
He snatched my wrist in a bruising grip. "Cindy, I finally found you." His voice shook with barely suppressed emotion, like a drowning man who'd just grabbed a piece of driftwood. "Have you had enough of throwing this tantrum? Come home with me."
I stared at him as calmly as if he were a total stranger. "Sir,
