Chapter 16

Louise didn't answer right away. Truth be told, there was still a lot she didn't quite know about Dominic. And it's not like their relationship had gotten to the point where she could just casually bring him along to meet her friends. "What? You think I'll scare him off?" Ava grinned, sliding in behind her and casually resting a hand on her shoulder. Her gaze landed on the papers on the desk. "That the Chendell project?" Louise raised an eyebrow in surprise. "You know about that?" "Heard a bit," Ava said, eyebrows twitching before changing the subject. "Alright then, it's settled-tonight, at ‘Velvet Room'. I'll text you the address." "You..." Ava was already turning around, grabbing her bag off the sofa and waving her off. "No backing out, no standing me up. If I don't meet your mysterious husband tonight, I'll be seriously pissed." Louise had nothing to say to her over-the-top bossiness, but still gave in with a nod. "Alright, I promise." After all the days and nights they'd spent tog