Shifting Tides

Just as Donovan hoisted Valerie onto his back, she heard a familiar voice.

"Donovan, are you seriously throwing away all your pride?" Daphne's voice rang out, full of disbelief.

It was Daphne.

Valerie instinctively looked at Donovan.

He gave her a reassuring look.

Carrying Valerie on his back, Donovan spoke coldly into the phone to Daphne. "Whatever happens at the company now, it's none of my busi