Suzan's pov
My pen taps against the table as I skim through the contract in my hands.
It was a normal routine Monday—meetings, deadlines, distractions to keep my mind from wandering.
"Miss Laurent?"
I looked up to see my assistant standing nervously in the doorway.
"The interns are waiting for your briefing."
I sighed, rubbing my temples. "Right, I'll be there in five minutes."
As my assistant left, I took a deep breath. This was the life I bought, the life I fought for. The life I fought for.
No more looking over my shoulder. No more pain. No more Anthony.
I had Julian, my business, and Colin. That was enough.
Wasn't it?
I swallowed hard, pushing the nagging feeling aside. Of course it was.
My phone buzzed on the desk.
Miss Kate: Julian is fine. Ju
