The next few days settled into an uncomfortable routine.
Nothing had changed.
At least, that was what Naomi kept telling herself.
She still reviewed Sebastian's contracts.
Still attended every board meeting.
Still approved major financial decisions.
Still made sure he remembered appointments he would have otherwise forgotten.
From the outside, everything was exactly as it had always been.
So why did it feel so different?
"Approved. Proceed as discussed."
Sebastian read the email twice.
Then a third time.
That was it.
Four words.
No unnecessary explanation.
No sarcastic remark at the end.
No reminder to eat lunch.
Nothing.
He frowned.
It was the fifth email she'd sent him that morning.
Every single one sounded exactly the same.
Professional. Efficient. Cold.
He leaned
