Chapter 49

The eyes of the other three people in the elevator almost popped out: “...??!” Olivia quickly pulled Claire back. Kenneth and Michael silently looked away, pretending they hadn’t seen a thing. Totally blind. Ignorance is bliss. Claire hung her head, one hand covering her face, fingers rubbing her forehead as her cheeks burned red. Thank god she didn’t buy a place on the 23rd or 33rd floor. If the ride had been any longer, she might've just disintegrated right there. Olivia gave a polite “bye”, then dragged Claire out of the elevator, her heels clicking like she had rockets on. The elevator doors slowly closed behind them. Michael and Kenneth sneaked a look at Julian at the same time. He still looked calm and indifferent, unfazed, like he couldn’t care less—except for that faint pink creeping up his ridiculously good-looking face. *** “Spill it. What’s going on between you and the boss man?” First thing through the door, Olivia grilled her like an overzealous detective. Claire was still