Chapter 19

Roman looked first at Blair to see that she had a frosty look in her eyes. Just what had been going on here. Maybe he shouldn't have left Jessica in her company for so long. But he wanted to talk to his lawyer first before speaking to Jessica. Better to have all the facts in front of him beforehand. But Ashley, his lawyer, had been as surprised as him by the visit. She had warned him to not promise anything until speaking to her first. "Jessica? Please." Roman used a hand gesture to invite her into his office. Not missing the smirk, Jessica gave Blair as she moved away from her desk. She brushed against his body as she walked by him to enter his office. It took everything in him not to move away. He would not show her any emotion, but she left him cold, when once she had been able to set his body aflame. Roman mouthed to Blair. "Wait for me." Realizing too late they hadn't spoken about traveling home together and now wasn't the right time. She gave him a small nod. Satisfied, Roman c