CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR

I didn’t look the part. In fact, I looked like a janitor but Jared still wanted me beside him.

“Jared, I’m not dressed for a stakeholder’s meeting.” I whispered as we entered the elevator. He looked at me and ran his eyes over my body, making me step back subconsciously.

“You look perfect to me.” I scowled at him but I couldn’t help the red tinge that slithered its way up to my cheeks.

He looked at his watch and sighed. Jared was exceptionally good at masking his emotions but I could tell he was nervous so I did what was in my head without thinking it twice. I grabbed his hand and interlaced his fingers with mine, squeezing for assurance and comfort.

He didn’t say anything but his shoulders relaxed and I exhaled silently. Thank God he didn’t make it awkward.

I realised how easily my hand fit in his.

‘You should be mad at him.’ I chided myself but at this point, I was too far gone. My desire to see Julia gone far outweighed my anger towards him and I would give him all the support that