Chapter 4
There they were–Ethan Foster and Zoey Stew, walking hand in hand down the street like it was the most natural they
in the world. A few people in their group chuckled and tease.
Zoey, you finally brought that boyfriend of three years out of hiding”
Ethan gave them a charming, apologetic smile. “Work’s been crazy–totally my fault
Then he added graciously. “Zo tells me you’ve all taken good care of her. Whatever catches your eye today, it’s on me.”
Three years.
That long ago, Zoey hadn’t even graduated. No wonder Ethan had fought tooth and nail to get her into the company
despite all the pushback. He wasn’t trying to mentor her–he was protecting her.
Someone next me kicked a chair hard, the sound echoing enough to catch Ethan’s attention. He turned spotted me–an
immediately let go of her hand like he’d been burned
“What are you doing here?
I gave a humorless little laugh
“This is what you call a professional relationship?
He faltered for a second, then seemed to remember we were in the middle of a cold war. His voice shot up.
I was just going along with it for her sake! Don’t be so naive. And you’ve got the nerve to yell at me? It’s work hours, and you’re just wandering around? You even remember I’m your bow?
“You and your whole team–pay’s docked. All of
Zoey could skip work to trail after him like a shadow, but he came down hard on us for doing far less.
I smiled coldly
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Good luck, Ethan. We’re out.”
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Zoey tugged on his sleeve, pouring gasoline on the fire.
“Ethan, look at her–she’s blatantly disrespecting you, as her husband.”
“Quitting is one thing, but she’s taking your best people with her. She’s trying to destroy you.”
Her friends jumped in like a well–rehearsed chorus.
“Yeah, Zo’s the real deal–young, gorgeous, and obedient, At least she won’t stab you in the back.”
“We heard from Zo that Jane Rivers is just a lazy housewife who dumps all her work on Zo. She should’ve fired ages ago.”
“She’s dead weight, man. Cut her loose already. Zoey’s the one who’s actually right for you.”
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