Chapter 35

WAYLON

I stare at her from the corner of my eye as I drive the car to the expensive lounge for the business lunch meeting. She doesn't look at me as she stares out of the car's window, focusing her gaze on the passing trees nearby. My mind jumps from one thing to another. I try to concentrate again on the bullet points in my head till I can't anymore.

Then a thought registers itself in my mind.

Did I really make Ms Fischer uncomfortable by asking her to accompany me?

When I clear my throat, she doesn't even bat an eyelash. It's like I don't even exist for her at this moment.

Fine.

I'll let her be.

After driving my car through a steep street, we finally arrive at the lane in front of the restaurant building. I halt the car on the long street path facing the restaurant, and a valet quickly emerges to take care of the parking.

I slide out of the driver's seat and bring my briefcase with the new reports in my hands. I softly cuss under my breath because Finn has chosen a fine day like tod