6
SCARLETT BEGAN HER day at the office, much like any other Monday at Marsh & Gold, but the atmosphere seemed electrically charged. Something was different, but she couldn’t put her finger on it.
Lucan was too busy to talk about the deal with Fleur and High Gloss. In fact, Scarlett couldn’t get past his executive assistant, who made it clear he would not be available today.
David appeared at her office. “Hi, Scarlett, do you have time to start on that new licensing agreement for Grier Pharmaceuticals?” He gave her a sheepish grin.
This had been her assignment, and their roles should have been reversed. But Lucan changed that at the last meeting, the day after their return from London.
“Sure, I’ll get right on it.” She kept her voice level. David hadn’t had anything to do with Lucan’s
