Chapter 6

David's voice came through the phone, barely holding back his anger.

"Mr. Carter?" I repeated, pretending not to get it. "Which Mr. Carter do you mean?"

David paused for a moment on the other end. "Mr. Carter is a key client we're trying to land."

"Oh, so that's how it is," I said, acting like I just figured it out.

"What's so funny?" he demanded.

"I'm laughing at Emily," I said, slowly rubbing my belly.

"She never mentioned he was a client. She just told me it was a date. She even said he's rich and influential, and if she…