Call Him

Sophia

“Maddox,” I said. Maybe Luke hadn’t told him anything about the reason for my leaving.

“How can I help you?” he asked.

He was still cheerful, so I took that as a positive sign.

Movement from Mr. Fraser’s office made me sink down into my seat. Of course, he’d probably pick this moment to fire me. Maddox would hear it, and then Luke would know that I was a failure at more than keeping a fake relationship intact. But my boss stayed put.

“Is Luke available?” I knew better than to trust Victoria. She would protect her boss if he had told her he didn’t want to speak with me. Luke wasn’t the vengeful type, but I’d left him high and dry. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was upset enough with me to block any communication.

“Why do I always feel like a bridesmaid wherever you’re concerned?” I heard the smile in his voice.

“How so?”

“You only have eyes for Luke,” he said.

“I need to follow up on a few points for my story,” I said, hoping that Luke hadn’t shared everything with Maddox. Neith