Joseph's POV

　　I was in conversation with one of the board members, yet I couldn't take my eyes off Aubrey. Across the room, near one of the grand pillars, stood Aubrey.

　　And someone was blocking her path.

　　At first, I couldn't make out who he was. Just the posture: too casual, too familiar. The way he leaned toward her, standing too close. Her body language said everything I needed to know: arms crossed tightly, chin slightly tilted, eyes narrowed in ...