Kate Chapter 8 Lunch with the boss

I was absolutely sure that Kate found me very unpleasant. I was so angry. Angry for her, and for Sebastian and the memory of his father, who was just as much a father to me. I sat quietly in the corner of the car, unable to put my thoughts into words or show how I felt. Even though the restaurant I wanted to go to was close by, I felt the need to take a few more minutes to calm down before going out in public. I didn’t want to take my anger into the restaurant and disturb the waiters and the other diners. Especially as there might be someone who knew me having their lunch there.

Kate's eyebrows shot up in disbelief as I addressed Jeff, to take another trip around the block, undoubtedly questioning my actions with a mixture of shock and confusion.

"Sorry," I managed to utter through gritted teeth, "I just need a few damn minutes to rein in my anger."

Kate tilted her head in frustration, her voice dripping with anger. "Oh, so you think you need to control your anger? How about cons