Chapter 14

Damien’s POV

I couldn’t help but imagine how peaceful this week has been. It’s been a week since I talked to my dad about Joan. I had lodged in a hotel, trying to avoid her like a plague. She was always on my trail, and I had been giving her the attention that she might need, and she had also asked me why I wasn’t home, and I told her, as usual, a sensible businessman will tell you…

“I am on a business trip.”

Oh, how I wish the business trip was actually out of the state, but I had a business trip that was in New York and partnering with some companies from all over the world, but apparently Chicago had piqued my interest as their data is top-notch.

I had bought a company, and now Chicago wants to partner with me. How wonderful!

I got out of the shower and took a good look at myself in the mirror. My dark brown hair was rough but dangerously hot. I watched as the water trickled down my abs, and my hazy eyes sparkled in the sun.

I watched as