Gina The lobby remained eerily quiet even after Natalie disappeared through the revolving doors. It was strange how one person could suck all the oxygen out of a room. A minute ago people had been walking through the building carrying coffee, talking about meetings, laughing with coworkers. Now everyone seemed frozen, pretending they hadn’t just witnessed the CEO’s ex-girlfriend create a scene in the middle of Preston Enterprises. I became painfully aware that I was still standing there clutching my presentation folder against my chest. Every pair of eyes seemed to drift toward me before quickly looking away. I hated being the center of attention. Always had. “Gina.” Zander’s voice was gentle. Too gentle. “I think we should talk.” I looked at him, then around the lobby again.

