Grayson was inside the car when his phone beeped. He swiped the screen and the image of Tessa popped up, standing in front of the door and slowly reaching for the knob.

He clicked on the blue button appearing at the top of the screen to unlock the door for her.

“ We're here,” Casp announced just then.

He tugged his phone back into his suit pocket and stepped out of the car.

The moment he stepped into the Kings corporation lobby, the atmosphere shifted. Employees who had been whispering in groups straightened instantly. Conversations died mid-sentence.

Heads turned as he passed.

“Mr. Beaumont.”

“Good afternoon, sir.”

Workers greeted him,...