Chapter 4

On the day of the AetherPeak Hotel project presentation, I wore a dark blue tailored suit dress.

"Rare to see you so formal," Robert leaned against the office doorway, looking me up and down.

He was also dressed in a formal suit today, the well-fitted dark gray jacket accentuating his frame. His tie, however, hung loosely around his neck, adding a touch of his characteristic recklessness.

"Clients appreciate professionalism," I said, adjusting an earring. "Your tie is crooked."

Robert glanced down, then simply pulled it off and stuffed it into his pocket. "The thing was choking me."

I was about…