Nathan

As soon as I step into the office, I frown at the sound of whispers trailing behind me. But since I brought this on myself, I bite my tongue and pretend I’m not bothered by being the center of office gossip.

"Good morning, boss!" Scarlett greets me the moment I appear in her line of sight. She sounds as polite as ever, but I can tell from her look—half disbelief, half judgment—that she can’t quite wrap her head around me getting involved with a married woman. And not just any ...