Page 211 of Secret Heir For The Billionaire Twin

“To when?”

“Wednesday.”

I frown. “This Wednesday?”

“Yes.”

“That is two days from now.”

“I know.”

I stand and start pacing toward the windows.

“Why?”

“Apparently Julian Blackwell already needs to be at the Silicon Valley facility for an internal review, so they want to consolidate the visit.”

I stop.

Claire continues, “You’ll travel with him, tour the advanced systems campus, and use the trip for additional interviews. It is one of the biggest pieces of the future-facing section, so editorial wants you there.”

For a moment, I say nothing.

Julian in New York is one thing.

Julian in California is something else entirely.

The facility is hours north of Los Angeles, nowhere near Theo’s school or our townhouse, but the distance still feels suddenly too small. California has always been the part of my life Blackwell never touched.

Claire speaks again. “Sophie?”

“I’m here.”

“Is there a problem?”

I force my grip on the phone to loosen.

“No.”

“Good. Blackwell is handling the flight and ground logistics. You’re leaving Wednesday morning on their jet.”

I close my eyes briefly.

“Of course I am.”

Claire laughs softly.

“I know. Very subtle.”

“What about the rest of the New York interviews?”

“They’ll be rescheduled around the trip.”

I look back toward the itinerary.

“And how long are we there?”

“Two days, possibly three depending on access and how much you get done.”