Nadine Pov
As Neil shook my hand and introduced himself as Mr. Edward's secretary, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease wash over me.
Carla Mathews, the woman beside him, insisted on being called Carla and enthusiastically greeted me. It was all a bit overwhelming for me, but I smiled politely and made my way over to Edward.
Sitting beside him, I couldn't contain my eagerness to catch up. "So, how was your trip? Was everything okay at the end?" I asked him, hoping for some reassurance.
But instead of answering my question, he simply snapped his fingers, and Neil swiftly approached us with a file in hand.
Edward leaned forward and looked into my eyes with an intense gaze. "Read this," he said sternly as Neil handed me the papers. As I read the contract, shock coursed through m
