THE TRUTH AND HIS TRUTH

LEXIE’S POV

I sat down in the conference room as I tried my best to focus on the decision at hand, but my thoughts kept drifting .

The room was filled with the usual suspects: Mr. Anthony, who was my boss—the chief editor, the marketing director, Margaret, and Stephen, the head of sales.

And seated across us was Mr. Walsh; he was our client and a very popular author. He had chosen to publish his new book with us at Milton, and we couldn’t be more excited, particularly me.

It would be my first time working with a big author, and it meant so much to my career.

Even if the new life I had managed to enjoy and create for myself was starting to fall apart thanks to Damian, I could still hold on to my job.

“Lexie here is one of our best,” Anthony said, nodding towards me.

“She has such an impeccable eye for detail and an instinct for what readers feel is the new trending thing. Your book will be in good hands, Mr. Walsh.”

I managed a small smile to acknowledge Anthony’s compl