Chapter 15.1 : Not Everyone Can Do What Cecilia Does

Anna

I always knew there was something going on between the two of them, but this?!

What the hell is this game they’re playing?

Clearly, there’s more to Mr. Garvalle’s relationship with Cecilia than his gossipy sister has told me. Clearly Serena didn’t have all the facts, herself.

The tension between my boss and his former secretary is impossible to ignore as I move through the scene awkwardly, doing my best to act professional and not like I’m internally screaming at the revelation unfolding right in front of me.

I watch Cecilia leave the office and turn my back to her. I don’t want to catch her eye again.

Mr. Garvalle is frowning at a file, but it doesn’t really look like he’s actually reading.

“Mr. Garvalle?” I ask timidly. “Your driver is still waiting at—”

“Driver?” He looks up at me, distracted. “Oh. Just tell him to go.”

“Alright.”

“Where did Cecilia used to send my clothes to be cleaned?”

Nervous, I offer the boss a polite smile. I don’t think he’ll like it when I tell