Vera’s POV

By the time Joe drove my car into the parking lot of the company building, I had already calmed down from Cassian’s call.

Well mostly, the sound of his voice still lingered in my mind. It was a stain I could not wash away no matter how much I tried. Just thinking his smug tone was enough to make my stomach twist in disgust.

“We are here, ma,” Joe said with a smile on his face as he turned off the car, stepped out and opened the door for me.

I stepped out slowly and adjusted the sleeve of my blouse just as Joe moved beside me almost...