an, puzzled about why h

e, worried that her iden

ied with a smile, "You're not lat

ncent's demeanor. His sternness

eir attractiveness create

g if Katelyn had moved on with som

ved the situation, resenting that Katelyn

approached and said, "Nice

elings and greeted

Adams. What a surpr

in engaging in further conversation. He turned to Katelyn, his eyes so

no problem, Mr. Adams. We've just arrived as well.

to shock when they realized that Vincent wa

he fact that Katelyn and Aimee walked i

al for an outsider, even a friend, to be pres

tion grew. She asked, "Aren't you supposed to be work

"Why shouldn't K

ged puzzled glances, wo

te in such negotiations. It was hard to believe that Katelyn

to have the opportunity to meet Vincent and

e always been composed and reliable, but this time

legant brows. "What ex

ou're an outsider here. How did you become involved? Miss Stephens is too compassionate to reject you. You ne

could reflect poorly on him as well. He warned her firmly, "Every project Mr. Adams personally oversees involves at leas

in accusing Katelyn of decepti

d to suppress

olish people before, but no

the meeting, yet they still hadn

nce was due to unwillingness

le appeared on

ourself, but fabricating stories won't help. The truth will eventually come out. I'm

re you being overly intrusive? Aimee has

he didn't expect Katelyn to respo

Lise has only acted out of concern for you. You fail

elpless tone. "Mr. Adams, as you can see, Katelyn is quite stubborn. I apologize

erhaps you should think before speaking. Is

prise. Due to his reputation for being aloof, s

mee felt that Iris and Vincent

u... What are you tal

Katelyn, "Miss Bailey, why don't you