Ruthless Leverage

She took a deep breath and explained to Gavin, "She might be an assistant, but if I stay when she has to leave, it'd look bad on me."

Gavin told Tessa sternly, "I don't need you to pay me for the breach of contract, but Mr. Vance has invested in this show. Cross him, and you will find the design industry a treacherous place for you."

Tessa glared at him. "Is that a threat? I'm telling you, if she