Chapter 20: SURPRISE SURPRISE

—Killian—

It has been the day from hell.

I know the consequences of not attending the shareholder meeting at the Hilton but being here with Lena has definitely been worth it.

It’s three in the afternoon the following day, and I have just gotten off my final conference call, the fourth in a row to be exact.

Nikki’s sitting with me, letting out a breath when the call ends. “Mr. Kelly, I know it’s none of my business, but may I ask what called you to Manhattan so urgently?”

I stand, walking toward the window. Placing my arm against the glass, I lean on it for support.

“There was someone I needed to see, someone who meant a lot to me once upon a time.”

Nikki glances at me, bewildered.

Yes, that’s right, Killian Kelly actually has a heart. He wasn’t born a cold-hearted prick.

“Um, sure, okay… I… uh… how long do you expect to stay here with her?”

“I don’t know. It’s complicated.”

“I understand.