Chapter 16

SEBASTIAN

She’s looking at me, but her eyes are not focused on me. When I understand her message, I signal for Loren to leave us.

“Should I wait…”

“No, I’ll lock up. You can go home, Loren.”

As soon as the door closes, I sit opposite her and fold my arms. “So, what did you want to talk about?”

“I was a little confused. The money. Is it different from the one with Mr. Tate…”

“No. This is my offer. You work here, and you should be paid for your services. The money from Mr. Tate is only your share of my contract with his investment.”

“So, I have two jobs?”

The way her eyes are widened makes me smile on the inside, but I restrain myself as I maintain my frown.

“Technically, it’s one. You just happen also to have a contract with us even though you’re an employee.”

She mutters under her breath, and though I can’t hear what she’s saying, I can tell how excited she is.

“You’re that happy, uh? Others would have tried to bargai