Chapter 5

Just as I stepped out of the private room, I heard a voice that made my stomach churn.

"Gideon, seriously, this place is crazy expensive. Are we really eating here?"

"Relax! I've got money to burn now. Tonight, we're celebrating me finally ditching that nag—order whatever you want!"

I stopped in my tracks.

There was Gideon, arm around Delilah, standing at the reception desk, looking every bit the nouveau riche.

They clearly hadn't expected to run into me here.

When Gideon saw me, he froze for a second, then his face twisted into a look of recognition and open contempt.