Usurper

Layla

"Mr. Halloway, sir, Mr. Thompson is here to see you. He's in your office." Danny's secretary, Jenny, says, making us stop as she eyes him worried.

"Thanks, Jenny," Danny replies, pulling me closer by my shoulders and kissing my temple. "Ladybug, I'll see you in a bit. Let Felix know I'm in a meeting and to start the meeting without me. If I'm done before you guys are over, I will join you, ok?" he smiles, caressing my cheek before he turns and leaves.

I can't help but feel like this meeting will be a disaster without him.

I hurry toward my office, grab my portfolio and notepad with my designs and go on over to the meeting room. Everyone is already seated; I glance around for an empty seat, and to my dismay, the only set I see besides the CEO's chair is the one next to Sasha.

I groan inwardly, closing my eyes and begging for a miracle. My sister sees me, smiling and gesturing for me. "Layla, over here," she says, making the girls move a seat and making room for me. "Thanks," I