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“Ah,” I nodded. “It’s more suitable considering your studies, right?”
She went briefly silent, and I understood why.
“Yes, it is,” she replied.
“Can we meet? Lunchtime there is in about half an hour, right?”
“Um… I can’t go for lunch today. There’s a huge merger they’re trying to close before the end of the day, so all hands are literally on deck.”
“Hm,” I thought about how to solve this problem.
“I know Denver personally. You might not be able to leave the facility, but if I stop by, can I get you alone for a few minutes?”
“A few minutes?” she asked.
“Yes,” I replied.
“Um… if what you have to say will take just a few minutes, then I'd prefer we speak over the phone.”
This made me smile.
“It’s not that type of conversation,” I said, and she considered it.
“Alright then, but I'd prefer we met at Late, it’s a restaurant a few blocks away from the office. Do you know it?”
“I can find my way,” I replied. “Want me to stop by your office to pick you up?” I asked.
“No need,” she said. “And if possible, don’t stop by the office altogether, please. I don’t mean to be rude, but I have to try my best to stop you from getting me fired by speaking to Denver.”
She was trying to make a joke, but it was so dark that I couldn't find it funny. This was one of the reasons why I needed to see her, and so I nodded either way.
“Alright,” I replied, but she kept speaking.
“I mean, I’m not saying you're going to get me fired. I mean, you have good reason to, I guess, but just… you know what, ignore me; I was just trying to lighten the air, or whatever.”
“Alright,” I replied, and the call came to an abrupt end.
Chapter 59
Scarlett
Istared at myself in front of the bathroom mirror and truly considered ramming my face into the glass. It would shatter for sure, and I would be hurt, but it would be the fastest way to avoid this meeting with him. Sighing, I brushed dry hair across my shoulder and regretted not putting a bit more effort into my appearance today. Instead, my outfit was quite unflattering, my makeup barely evident.
It had been a rough morning, and my day's goal was to look decent enough to power through it, not to meet the almost cruel man that haunts every waking moment it. However, now he was available and asking me to meet, and I was terrified.
This meeting could go several ways. I could be threatened about the baby. He could want to force me to hand it over, or perhaps, and what I suspected would hurt even further, he was willing to accept some sort of joint custody arrangement and was meeting to hash out the details.
I would accept it because I wasn’t going to put my pride before my child’s welfare, but it just made me feel as though I was shrinking even further into my shell.
Sighing when my phone rang, I looked down and accepted that I had to get going. One of the firm’s partners needed me, and I also had to find a way to be unavailable for half an hour to meet with Lucien.
It was much more difficult than I thought, but eventually, I was strolling out of the law office's building. However, I stood at the entrance, and before I hailed the cab to head over, I decided to call Sophie. She had sworn off any exchange of information between Lucien and me unless it was something alarming, mostly for my peace of mind, but now, this sudden request for a meetup could qualify as alarming, and I needed her to explain this to me.
However, just before the call connected, another one started to come in, and I frowned. I tried to cancel it; however, when I saw who was calling, my heart stopped in my chest.
I stared down at the phone, trying to stabilize my tone and emotions before I responded, especially since I had already embarrassed myself enough for one day. Eventually, though, none of that mattered when I eventually picked up, and he had a few simple but very terrifying words for me.
“I’m at the curb,” he said, and my heart once again slammed against my chest.
