Chapter 4

Adrian stayed quiet for a second.

Then he said, "You left your laptop open at home. I had Clara submit the withdrawal. There will be other promotions."

"Then what did you rip up last night?" I asked.

"A printed copy."

So the sweetest thing he had said, "You don't have to quit," was a total lie, just to get me in this room.

I stood up to walk out, but two HR admins blocked the aisle. "Ms. Sinclair, we still need the group photo. Please hold on."

Clara walked over and grabbed my arm. "Don't cause a scene. Adrian just…