Roman stiffened, surprised by her sudden question. For a moment, silence settled between them. He cleared his throat lightly. “When my elder brother was forced out of the Sinclair family,” he said at last, “my father had no one he could trust to steady the company. So he brought me back.”

His gaze lowered briefly. “I had to leave my field and study business while working under him. Eventually… I took over as the CEO.” Evelyn listened without interrupting. The explanation made sense. She pressed her lips together, then nodded faintly as she capped the ointment. “Done.”

Roman’s expression softened. He reached out and helped her to her feet. “Come...