Silent Devotion

Only when Vance raised his now half-full wine glass did Celine hesitantly pick up her own glass filled with juice.

"It's an honor to meet you, Ms. Carlisle," Celine said.

"Mr. Sterling is certainly attentive to his employees," Brooke said with a smile, glancing at Vance before letting her gaze rest heavily on Celine. She then took a meaningful sip of her wine.

The others followed suit, taking sips