"Morning, Mr. Drake!"

I flashed my best professional smile, like he was just another colleague.

Ashton didn't respond. Our shoulders brushed as I walked past, and once I was out of sight, my smile dropped, leaving just a hint of hurt. I jumped into the company car and headed to the address Cecilia sent.

When I arrived, she wasn't there yet. I texted her, and she told me to grab a table and wait.

While waiting, I checked my phone. Alice had ...