Chapter 24 We Meet Again

She had expected Rowan Blackwood to agree, but he merely brushed his coat and said coolly, "No need. I can handle Reese myself. As a non-employee, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to come." "It's the weekend. The office is empty today." Selina Vaughn persisted. She wanted to join Horizon Corp, but Rowan always declined, citing nepotism concerns. He'd even offered to help her start her own company. In truth, she simply wanted to be near him. Rowan seemed blind to her pain, maintaining his detached tone: "Company policy is clear. There are cameras everywhere. Don't make a scene." Tears welled in Selina's eyes. "Rowan, do you think I'd harm the company? Never. My loyalty has always been to the Blackwoods." "I know. But rules exist for a reason, Selina. Don't complicate things." Though calm, his words carried subtle pressure. Selina knew pushing further would only displease him. Reluctantly, she stepped back to help Reese eat. When would she truly become the Blackwood matriarch? Masking