(Julia’s POV)The room immediately erupted, with everyone buzzing about Sandy’s accusation. “I knew it!” one voice rose about the rest, and Kevin pushed through the crowd to point a finger at me, face twisted with anger.“I knew you weren’t just working late,” he said, voice shaking. “You’ve been ch
(Julia’s POV)My charged conversation with Ronan couldn’t have come at a worse time. I was exhausted, and felt lonely. Add to that the physical effects of the pregnancy, as well as the work the merger required, and I was in a low place.The merger negotiations were in their most critical phase, and
(Julia’s POV)The rest of the day passed in a blur of paperwork and meetings and emails. I tried to put the conversation I had overheard between Ronan and the Gamma out of my mind, but whenever I got a free moment, my head spun.Could he have discovered the truth? Does he know it was me? Does that m
“She’s got some rich guy keeping her now,” she continued. “God, can you imagine? Julia, a sugar baby! It’s laughable.” She didn’t see me walk up behind her, only turning around once I cleared my throat.“Good morning, everyone.” I smiled coldly at the group, most of whom had the decency to look emba
(Ronan’s POV)I tilted forward, my lips just about to brush over Julia’s, when a shrill ringing caused her to jolt backwards. I cursed quietly, fumbling for my phone on the nightstand, but the moment was already lost.“I, uh…” Julia was shuffling across the bed, away from me. “I’m just going to go t
And with those words, the awkwardness I had felt before disappeared. I sat up and Ronan followed suit, his dark eyes glittering as they watched me in the dark. “It’s not because of the pregnancy,” I said slowly. “It’s just…well, your house is new to me, and I have trouble falling asleep in unfamilia