Chapter 5

Grace appeared beside us and walked over with quick steps.

Her voice was bright and eager. "Mr. Sinclair! You made it."

Charles nodded at her. "Happy birthday, Grace."

She beamed at him. "Thank you, Mr. Sinclair." Grace looped her arm through mine and leaned against me affectionately. "Emily, Mr. Sinclair is Dad's most important business partner, so you should toast him."

I lifted my glass of juice.

Charles waved his hand dismissively. "No need to be formal."

His eyes lingered on me with an intensity I couldn't quite read. "Ms. Jennings, we should talk again sometime."

He turned and walked…