Chapter 401

She had a stern look on her face, her eyes narrowed as she gave Emma a once over. The other woman had pale, creamy skin and red hair pulled up in a severe French roll. Her makeup was expertly applied and she was immaculately dressed in a skirt and silky blouse. She was a thin wisp of a woman who made Emma feel like an elephant beside her. Not that Emma had issues with her curves, she liked her body and the way she filled out a D-cup, but next to this woman, it was hard not to feel enormous. Emma resisted the urge to smooth her skirt and stood still with a pleasant smile on her face, determined not to wilt in front of the unfriendly welcome. Emma had been doing temp work for long enough that she knew she would always be greeted with suspicion before people got to know her. She was damned good at her job and she chose temping because it gave her an opportunity to gain experience in a whole range of business environments - it also stopped her from getting bored. “I’m Natalie, Mr. Ashby’s