•69•Want To Start Afresh

“Me?” Rebecca audibly gasped, obviously having not expected that.

Adam nodded, and Rebecca swallowed before finally nodding back. “Let's go inside my office?”

Adam signalled for her to take the lead. As he followed, he noticed her secretary giving him a comehither look, obviously wanting to catch his attention.

“Merry Christmas.” She whispered, voice sultry.

Adam offered her a polite smile just so she wouldn't feel bad and went into Rebecca's office. The place was spacious with a large floor to ceiling window, a couch, an exquisite desk and an equally plush swivel chair. On her desk, she had stacks of files arranged neatly, a computer and then some photoframes that were facing away from him.

Rebecca was standing by a drawer in the corner of the room, pouring herself a glass of water, like she thought she was going to need it for this encounter. Done, she set the half empty crystal down before turning to look at him.

For an instance, Adam saw something like joy sweep across her feature