Chapter 36 Spend the Night with Me

My words left Angie's face twisted with fury. Everyone nearby was riveted. Too angry to speak, Angie spun on her heel and stormed away. The moment she left, regret sank into my chest. Angie was undeniably skilled; the only reason she'd taken a lesser role at Luke Jordan's company was because of her feelings for him. If she resigned because of me… All afternoon, I assisted Foreman Fisher, my mind churning with whether I should apologize. Two hours after work ended, I finally finished the tasks he'd assigned. My clothes were already a mess. I gathered my things and headed toward the restroom. But just as I reached the door, Foreman Fisher suddenly lunged out of the men's bathroom and dragged me inside. "Ah!" I cried out. His rough hand clamped over my mouth. The scent of cement clung to him, choking me. I coughed violently, struggling for air. Ignoring my resistance, his grip grew harsher. "Lydia," he hissed, "you're too beautiful to be wasting away here. One night with me, and you'll ne