Amelia’s POV
"Stop!"
Reeves's voice cut through the argument, firm and authoritative in a way I'd never heard before.
All three of us turned to look at him.
"With all due respect, Mr. Sterling, I am not finished with Ms. Hart." Reeves straightened his papers with deliberate precision. "And this is my office. I'll ask both you and Ms. Margaret to excuse us. Whatever business you have can wait until I've concluded with my client."
Daniel's jaw tightened. "Jonathan…"
"Please," Reeves said, his tone brooking no argument. "Ms. Hart and I still have matters to finalize."
Margaret opened her mouth, but Daniel touched her elbow. "Let's wait outside."
The door closed behind them, and suddenly I could breathe again.
"Ms. Hart." Reeves's voice was gentler now. "Are you alright?"
I nodded, n
