Shadows beneath the vow

's

What was expected of me? Should I look away from him? Act

rse. Located in a peaceful corner close to the enormous conference room with glass walls, my cubicle was perfect

as I walked up to my workstation. He was prese

. I'm not

by the authoritative tone of his words, which served as a clear reminder of his true nat

f my reverie. Her blond curls bounced as she poked her head

ile and lied, "Okay

her eyes narrowed sus

ed on. I made an effort to concentrate on my task, but my thoughts were a chaotic mudd

ok place.

Summ

composed as he did at board meetings. His tie was twisted correctly,

above a whisper. His eyes scorched my ch

last night had never occurred, he s

ck up a notepad. I hoped he wouldn't

me still. No recognition. Not even a trace of famili

ctions, I picked up my bag and went to the break room. But, destin

mured, "Be careful." I was startled by the warm

ing a fast ste

recise and deliberate as he adjusted his c

r about everything. Was he acting? Was he truly ind

ed the room from his position at the head of the meeting table. There wa

e declared, "We're behind schedule." "That is not accepta

op managers, I sat close to

Carter." "Could you elaborate on the

, the elder man faltered. "W

cut in, his eyes unblinking. "I'll fi

even from where I sat. The charming man from the gala wasn't this one. This

conference eventually finished. In the corridor, Sophia caugh

t to me, she inquired, "W

, "Nothing," but sh

r voice lowered. "Has something occurred? Is it

ach. "What? No! What m

m not sure. Perhaps because wh

hair. "Don't worry, it's nothin

t maintain your position no matter what. Don't be intimidat

sy smile. "Than

and added, "Anytime." "Now, before you

orn out by the time I eventually clocked out. Desperate to get out

oors slid open. Griff

le face, he said

e to flee, I answered, "Mr. Blac

closed. His voice cut through my thoughts as I loo

tone was nonchalant as he said

h. "Sir, I just hav

should worry me?" His ey

riedly answered,

e for a time. Then he leaned in a little and

et's maintain

ned and he left. His words echoed in my head as

? Was that a warning? A d

ew that working for Griffin Blackwell would