He set down his coffee, his dark eyes locking onto mine with unsettling intensity. “You don’t need another degree. I could appoint you lead researcher at Moretti Medical tomorrow.”
That’s the problem. Every achievement I had, every paper, every grant, was shadowed by the Moretti name. I opened my mouth to retort when Vicky’s laughter cut through the tension.
“Morning, darlings!” She breezed in, her silk robe fluttering as she perched on the arm of James’ chair. “James, the lawyers need us to review the new casino contracts before noon.” Her slender fingers brushed against James’ shoulder in a familiar gesture.
James stood up without another glance at my applications. “We’ll take it in the study.”
As they disappeared down the hall, I yanked the forms back. My hand steadied as I reached the Marital Status.
Single.
