Veronica’s POV

“It’s Mr. Ulrich.” Darwin said, and I could feel as well as Darwin could see my face blanch of color.

“What now?” I whisper. The phone was still ringing. Darwin shrugged, and answered the call.

“Speaker.” I whisper again, and he did as I said.

“Mr. Darwin,” Mr. Ulrich started, “I have a great deal of respect and admiration for you and Miss Veronica, which is why I made sure this project got to you two. So what is this I hear about our rival company having the plans of my project, the one YOU are supposed to be working on?” He finished.

Darwin locked eyes with me,...