Misjudged Intentions

The next day, not long after Valerie got to the office, she saw Desmond and his secretary, Emil, arrive at Ellsworth Group.

It was no secret that the Bancroft and Ellsworth families were considering a partnership, so Desmond's visit didn't come as a surprise.

Their eyes locked, and there was no dodging it. Valerie could only nod in greeting, "Hi, Desmond."

Desmond's eyes were deep and unreadable a