Chapter 14

One thing that surprised me when I first got to know him was how passionate he seemed about standing up for women and their rights and respecting them in the workplace. Despite his playboy, womanizing status, I know he’s probably one of the few men I am safe around in this building. I guess his relationship with his mother has a lot to do with it. It’s one of the reasons I trust him so fully.

“No… The woman in question will not be there. I will be on her behalf.” He’s still angry, shouting down his cell to whoever was unlucky enough to have a direct line to Jake.

“Call me back when it’s set up… No matter what time… I’ll clear my schedule… Yes… Goodbye.” He hangs up his cell, his mouth held in a tight line.

“I’m taking you home.” It’s a command, not a question, and I know there’s little point arguing with him when he’s in battle mode. After the elevator scene, I don’t fancy walking to the station alone anyway. I’m shaken, but I can only nod and look away unsurely. I