Page 113 of The Silver Fox Brother

"How about the truth? What's it like working with him?"

"It was intense at first. Constant check-ins, very hands-on oversight. But he's backed off. He trusts my process now."

"And personally?" Kate asks.

"There is no personally. It's business."

Amy and Kate exchange another look, this one more pointed.

"We saw the photos in Business Insider," Kate says.

"The man is unfairly attractive."

I return to adjusting the art.

"I hadn't noticed."

Both of them laugh.

"Liar," Amy says.

"I'm working with him. That's all."

Kate stands and walks over to help me with the frame.

"Sure. And how's the actual work going? The project itself?"

I'm grateful for the redirect.

"Ahead of schedule. The two-bedroom unit is nearly complete. Three-bedroom is in progress. The penthouse is going to be spectacular."

"And Knox is happy with everything?"

"Yes. He challenges my choices, which I respect. But he trusts my expertise."

Kate holds the frame while I step back to check the level.

"Sounds like a good working relationship."

"It is."

Amy appears with more champagne.

"And what about Rowan?"

The name hits like cold water.

"What about him?" I take the champagne Kate hands me.

"He's still calling the studio," Amy says.

"Maya mentioned it when I ran into her last week."

I take a long drink. "I'm aware. I keep blocking his numbers. He keeps finding new ones."

Kate's expression shifts to concern.

"He sent more flowers?"