Chapter 5

My eyes lit up with joy as I followed Fletcher out the door.

However, we didn't head towards the investment meeting. Instead, he drove us to a dress shop.

I realized, embarrassed, that my outfit wasn't appropriate.

Just as I was about to pay, Fletcher had already swiped his card.

"Consider this a gift, to celebrate Miss Thornton's new lease on life, and to thank you for choosing to work with me."

I smiled graciously.

"Thank you. I'll treat you to dinner another time to return the favor."

As soon as we walked into the ballroom, we ran into Dashiell and Jolene.

Dashiell's face darkened when he saw Fletcher and me standing close together.

Fletcher was his competitor, and he had been furious when Fletcher snagged a project from him recently.

Jolene rushed over and linked arms with me as if we were best friends.

"Serenity, is this your new boyfriend?"

"No wonder you wouldn't look back even when Dashiell dumped you."