Chapter 4 - THE MISTRESS WHO THOUGHT SHE HAD WON
Kelsey arrived at the office at 10:17 a.m.
Wearing cream trousers.
A camel coat.
And the diamond earrings Ronan had given her for Christmas.
I knew about the earrings.
I'd seen the receipt.
He'd charged them to a company card.
Kelsey walked into the executive suite carrying coffee.
Then stopped.
My nameplate was on Ronan's desk.
MARA ELLISON — CHAIR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
She stared.
“Where's Ronan?”
I looked up.
“Good morning, Kelsey.”
Her smile faltered.
“I thought he was coming in.”
“He has been asked to work remotely while we review certain matters.”
She frowned.
“Review?”
I closed the file in front of me.
“Company expenses.”
Her face changed.
I noticed.
Then smiled politely.
“Is there something you'd like to tell me?”
Kelsey swallowed.
“No.”
I nodded.
“Then Human Resources will contact you.”
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She stood still.
For the first time since I'd met her, she seemed unsure whether she was the most important woman in the room.
