Ace Kane stayed in the company, waiting.
Waiting for Lora Hale to return.
And, in his own mind, waiting to become the company’s largest shareholder.
But before Lora came back, someone else arrived first.
Emily Sunford and Colin Hawke.
The moment Emily stepped into the office area, Julian White stormed toward her like a debt collector who’d just found his target.
“Emily, perfect timing.” Julian jabbed a finger toward her face. “You better pay us back on behalf of your dear Ace. That piece of trash went whining to the boss, snitched on us, twisted our harmless jokes into ‘bullying,’ and now we’ve all been fined half a day’s salary because of him. You’re responsible—so hurry up and pay!”
He unloaded his anger in one breath, words like a hailstorm pelting her face.
Emily just stood the
