"That ended earlier than expected," Gio commented as he turned the steering wheel.
Arianne glanced at him before turning her attention back to the renewal proposal Mr. Ward had handed her. "It was never meant to last longer." She paused. "You don't have to drive me around from now on. The company already arranged my security team."
Gio nodded and didn't argue.
"By the way, Ms. Mildred sent an email this morning, asking for a video call meeting. The news of your prolonged stay and marriage has reached the board. They are asking questions."
Arianne nodded. She'd been away for over three months. It was expected that her people were looking for her. She would deal with them later. For now, her mind was still in that private room, with the untouched folder and Mr. Ward's hovering fingers.
Workers moved through the estate when they arrived. Franz came down the stairs when he saw her.
"You're early. Did something happen?"
