Chapter 426

“My own, actually,” she said, not looking at him. “It’s just me. I worked for an agency for a while but it was frustrating. This way I can choose the assignments I want.” He nodded. “And you chose Ashby Chocolates?” She grinned, her eyes sparkling. “Who wouldn’t? It’s an amazing opportunity to work for such a dynamic company. Jake Campbell is a genius, by the way. You must be glad to have him.” Liam nodded slowly. “We are. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to meet him yet.” She looked at him across the table, her gaze assessing. “I must admit, I expected to see more of you at the lab. From all reports, you are very hands-on.” He sighed. This is where things got tricky. She would eventually find out that he wasn’t who she thought he was, but he didn’t want to blow his cover too early. Not until he swung an introduction to Jonathon Ashby, who he was surer every day was posing as Jake Campbell. “I used to be,” he said. “Unfortunately, I don’t have the luxury of tinkering around