Chapter 57

Although Autumn had been right about Damien wanting to teach Olivia a lesson, overhearing him give the order personally was an entirely different experience. Everyone had people they disliked. Most of the time, it didn't matter—so long as they didn't cross paths. But the moment they did, even a fleeting encounter could leave a bitter aftertaste. Seeing Damien again reopened old wounds. Yet to her surprise, Autumn found that it didn't hurt as much as before. In fact, she felt nothing at all. It was as though every emotion had been scrubbed clean from her heart. The moment Autumn stepped out of the washroom, Damien caught sight of her. He wasn't about to tiptoe around her feelings. After telling Scott what to do, he hung up and then really looked at her. On the surface, he appeared indifferent. But he couldn't help looking at her a little longer than usual. Autumn seemed different. She was dressed in a crisp white suit. Though he couldn't tell the brand, the cut was exquisite, an