Chapter 23

Emilia's interest in Autumn only lasted a few seconds before she looked away and resumed chatting with the tall man standing on her other side. That was when Autumn saw Jayden. Jayden was the youngest son of Howard, the wealthiest man in Havenmoor. Unlike Barry and Emilia, who had known Damien since high school, Jayden had met Damien through business connections within the same social circle. Damien had never once brought Autumn into his social world. Aside from Barry occasionally visiting their home, she had barely interacted with anyone. As for someone like Jayden, she had only seen him in passing. Yet Emilia had only been back for a week and was already on familiar terms with him. Autumn looked away and turned to Barry. Before she could say anything, Barry gestured to the file in her hand and said, "Then I won't keep you." Autumn was relieved he'd said that. It gave her a graceful out. "Thanks." With that, she left without lingering. Barry's gaze lingered briefly on her