"No way!" Ethan shot down the idea immediately. "You're my girl. How can I just sit around when you're in trouble? Austin set up a meeting with Owen for me."

"Hold on!" Even as Austin was about to respond, Vivian raised her hand to stop him.

"Uh... Boss, ma'am..." Austin was stuck, caught between the boss and Vivian.

Seeing this, Vivian spoke directly to Austin, "Listen to me."

"Hmm?" Ethan glanced at Vivian, his look full of hidden meaning. He felt like his authority ...