Chapter 12

▪️ Emily ▪️

"Of course. I expected nothing less.” Emily spoke to her empty office as she paced and checked her watch. Eight thirty in the morning and no Ace. But should she really be surprised? She hadn’t believed Ace when he’d stated he’d be at the office early. Still, Emily couldn’t help the little sting of disappointment. “At least try and make an effort.”

Her phone dinged with a text. Can you let me in? I don’t have the key.

Emily strode to the front of their offices, where Ace stood shifting from foot to foot.

“So much for getting in early,” Emily said after unlocking the doors.

“I stayed up late studying the client list, and after the little sleep I had the previous night, I guess it all caught up with me.” Ace breezed past her, and Emily held the door open as Kass, their receptionist, exited the elevator on their floor.

“Good morning, Kass.” She’d save his choice words for Ace for when they were in the safety of her office. Never los