The lid wasn’t flush the way I’d closed it.I frowned, lifting it slowly, sniffing. There was a chemical bitterness beneath the usual dark roast. I turned toward the little container from home: a muffin and some sliced fruit Arielle had forced on me.The plastic seal was peeled back.I didn’t even
ReneeBy the end of lunch, I was jittery from too much coffee and not enough food, but it didn’t matter. I still had three deadlines stacked like bricks on my shoulders and a meeting to make in less than ten minutes, a few minutes after my lunch would be over.My phone buzzed as I stepped out of the
"I don't need to know. Unlike some people I have connections, rogue." She narrowed her eyes. "I'm going to have him get you fired before the end of the week if you keep irritating me.""You're suddenly in HR?" I asked, keeping my voice light. "Didn't think you were on my review board.""You are neve
ReneeI woke up a little later than I expected to the day after my date with Dominic. But more than that, I didn't even bother getting out of bed. I skipped classes, called out from work and slept, and it was probably the best thing I could have done for myself. Well, aside from eating the next day,
A knock sounded on the door."Come in," he said, his eyes never leaving me.DominicHad she always been such a liar? Yes, was the immediate answer that came to mind. Ms. Leon’s expression gave her away before she said a word. Her mouth was polite, but her eyes flicked toward Vivian like they couldn’
VivianI could feel my heart pounding against my ribs, wild and uneven. The way Dad was looking at me wasn’t just disappointment. It was cold. He practically already said he had made up his mind. Who had he called if Renee hadn't answered? I set my jaw and crossed my arms."If you know so much alrea