Chapter 0022

Sarah

The lunch crowd was starting to filter into the Śalvon restaurant as I exited the car. I instructed Rob to drive around the block and be back here in thirty minutes. Though reluctant, he left without a word.

After the incident at the parking lot, Rob has been more protective every time we stepped out. It was difficult to shake him off my side.

But I knew it was his way of apologizing and showing appreciation. Lucas didn't carry out his threat on Rob but, he made sure Rob knew I was the reason he was still breathing.

I stood back, letting an older couple go through the revolving doors first, taking the time to rehearse my speech.

I was meeting an investor, Mr Ken Portley. Lucas had given me his contact and asked that I set up a meeting with him. All I had to do now was convince him that SC Atlantic Enterprise wasn't a lost cause.

One of the hostesses took my coat and asked for my name.

“I'm here to see the Portley party.” I smiled at her warm reception. The restauran