Stuck between

ell her? She could not put it past Maria to do something like that. Maria could go to any lengths to prove he

d. The corner of his lips lifted a

ly, bit her bottom lip and covered her face with her hands. "You were at the club Thursday night" She pointed out. Adam contin

ling in what happened that night except the fact that she confessed to him tha

ixed on her. He stood behind her and placed his hand on the side of her fac

hut her eyes feeling shivers run through her spine at his words. "You are

ly opened her eyes, breaking free from her trance. Her lips parted in shock and she immediately felt

the influence of alcohol. I would appreciat

the smile still dancing on his lips. Kathlyn struggled to push down the feeling of embarrassment at

rk ethics" She retorted. She was struggling to keep her cool and respect him

to him. Adam adjusted his shirt and made his way back to his seat. He cleared his throat and pointed to

e available whenever I call you. It does not matter if I need you in the middle of the night. You will respond to my calls and obey my every order. Is that clear?"

he reminded herself then to

ithout my permission and you get to leave the office only when or after I l

red her shoulders and glared at him. She felt he was doing this on purpose; to spite her perhaps for doing whatever she did the night of her birthday. The corn

tered a fake smile across her lips decidi

nformed. He moved his chair forward and went back t

was a lot of money. It would clear up her rent, and possibly get a new apartment for her. Receivi

paid her $10,000. She wanted to scream and exclaim but she rem

ut together manner she could afford and offer

e dismissed her with the wave of hi

said after her. She thanked him one las

he had totally forgotten that his door was made of transparent glass. She dropped her hands to her side, fixed her hair