#Chapter 9: The Proof

Carol’s POV Daniel lets out a long-suffering sigh and pinched the bridge of his nose. “Enough with the dramatics,” he says. “I’m not here for workplace drama. I’m here because you told me you had concerns about Carol’s business practices.” “It isn’t just workplace drama!” Zack insists. “Carol cheated at our competition just to ruin my life. She used dirty methods to secure a client for the contract!” My face grows hot with anger. “Excuse me? I’m going to need you to be more specific. What exactly are you accusing me of?!” Dirty tactics? My mind can’t help but wander to the fact Aiden and I have slept together. I remind myself that it was a completely unrelated situation — it wasn’t like I planned things that way. In fact, Aiden is the one who’s been trying to pursue me! I don’t bother to say that out loud — there’s no way anyone would believe that. A celebrity pursuing a nobody? It sounded ridiculous. Zack gives me a smug look before turning back to Daniel. “Carol here decided t