n and getting hired for major events. It’s quite a transformation.”
Before I could respond, Julian returned with Gregory. Both men looked tense, and I wondered what had been discussed in their brief conversation.
“Victoria, we should mingle with the other guests,”
Gregory said, his tone brooking no argument.
“There are several board members here we need to speak with.”
Victoria shot me one last unreadable look before allowing Gregory to guide her away. I released a breath I didn’t know I’d been holding.
“That looked intense,”
Julian observed.
“Are you okay?”
“She thinks I’m using you to gain status, or that you’re using me to influence Gregory’s business decisions. She can’t conceive of us just genuinely caring about each other.”
“Does her opinion matter to you?”
I thought about it honestly.
“Not as much as it would have a few months ago. I’m done needing her approval.”
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