rough the private terminal at J

still comin

imself than to Chloe. "Can't a man help

, her expression a careful mix

fesaver. I don't know w

s here, Chloe needed him. Evelyn

text. She'd underst

mmodating. Quiet.

ybe a little annoyed he missed her b

ce tomorrow. A bracelet,

ext day, the deals to be closed. Chloe's return was an u

ed his wet coat onto a chair.

maybe something of Evelyn's t

sider asking Evely

etly. "You're to

ssessive glint in her eyes. This was the life s

ul, but understated. Chloe

yn packed a small suit

he woman staring back was tired

of deter

. She'd found a small, furnis

h start. A place where she wasn't waiti

rang. Chlo

ing for a momen

d to call and see if you're alright. Julian was so worried when

n's concern was for Chloe, and E

off to your side. Such

a subtle possessiveness, a

laying this gam

was cool, devoid of the warmt

hung

, her phone ra

but this time,

oe, I was abou

d, the sweetness vanis

t whose prey had sudd

roposition for you. Something I t

loe said, her tone

ed, no emotion in her voice. "

her end. Then, a surprised,

ar the calculations wh

elyn continued. "And yo

ned things. She'd expected a fight

this cold, cal

off balance, but also presented a t