Before Chloe could react, Horrace pulled her into his suit jacket, holding her tight against him.

"Get lost!" His ice-cold voice thundered near her ear.

James froze. Before he could process what was happening, Horrace reached out and, in one swift motion, shut and locked the car door.

James stared at the closed door, frustration bubbling up inside him. Just another second and he would've seen...

But that ship had sailed. Sure, anger had ...