Back at the Helmsworth Mansion, Kathrine gathered her documents neatly and slipped them into her folder.
"I will keep in touch regarding the production schedule for the project," she said professionally, rising from her seat. "You will have the revised projections by the end of the week."
Marcus gave a slight nod, his expression unreadable.
Kathrine was about to take her leave when his voice stopped her.
"Why do you love Ethan?"
The question landed without warning.
She turned slowly, her brows drawing together in confusion.
For a moment, she wondered if she had misheard him. This was the same man who had once implied she was manipulating his son. The same man who had looked at her as though she were an opportunist hiding behind affection.
And now he was asking her why she loved Ethan.
"You refuse to leave him," Marcus continued, his tone calmer than before. "So tell me. What do you like about him?"
