No one in that room was going to turn down an advantage that clear.
After the meeting wrapped up, Sally stepped into my path before I could reach the door. "Let's talk, Scarlett." Her tone was pleasant enough, but there was clear intention behind it.
She probably wanted to discuss HiTech. I nodded and glanced over at Marcus. "Lunch later?"
"I'll wait for you," he said simply, and headed off down the hall.
Sally's expression tightened slightly at the exchange, though she pulled it back almost immediately. "My office?" she offered.
"Sure."
Her office was warm and carefully put together, flowers arranged across nearly every surface. She waved me toward a seat and poured two cups of coffee before settling into her own chair across from me. Then, instead of bringing up HiTech the way I expected, she asked, "How have things been between you and Ashton lately?"
