Chapter 117

The next morning, Georgina slipped into her best cream-colored suit without telling Charlotte where she was headed. She left the apartment with determination in her stride, her mind fixed on what she needed to do. She took an Uber to her father's company. Her recent notoriety had clearly preceded her; employees in the office turned to stare as she walked through the glass doors. She noticed several people quickly raising their phones to take photos, whispering among themselves. Her father's secretary had evidently been instructed not to keep her waiting. She was immediately ushered into Harold Devins' office. Harold looked up from his computer screen, his face instantly transforming into an exaggerated smile. "My sweet girl!" he exclaimed, standing up. "You've finally come to see your old man!" He rounded the desk, attempting to embrace her. Georgina clenched her jaw, stiffly enduring the hollow hug. "You don't know how happy I am!" Mr. Devins continued. "You got my emails, right? I kn