Ava barely had time to settle back into her routine when the announcement came.

“We’ve got a presentation in Milan next week,” Claire said, handing her the travel schedule. “And guess who’s leading the team?”

Ava scanned the paper. Her stomach dropped. Ethan’s name was right at the top.

Claire grinned. “Looks like you’ll be getting a front-row seat to all his moods. Good luck surviving him on foreign soil.”

Ava forced a laugh, but inside, she was unraveling. A week away. ...