Chapter 53

Kathryn’s POV

Vicky’s eyes went wide as I told her everything that happened over the weekend. “You mean to say that you were almost sent away?!”

“Not so loud,” I whispered, glancing at Clarence, who was typing on his computer across from us. “Yes, I was.”

“How come I never heard of it?” she whispered, her eyes going round. Clarence paused what he was doing and grinned from behind his monitor.

“If this is some juicy gossip, you two better share it with me.” He wiggled his eyebrows.

I sighed. “This isn’t something to talk about at work.”

He chuckled. “Come on, Katy! In just a few days, you’ve managed to catch everyone’s attention.”

“That doesn’t seem like a good thing.” Vicky frowned and shook her head disapprovingly. “It’s not like we’re going to make money by gossiping.”

Clarence shrugged. “I guess you’re right. I mean, there are more important things to worry about than your love life, right, Katy girl?”

Vicky’s cheeks turned pink as she tried to hide her smile from Clarence by let