He glanced down at the papers pinned securely beneath her hand. He lifted her fingers and scanned the first page. Apparently, KNT management had decided to advise the employees of the completion of the takeover and the upcoming press conference. He smiled as he raised his gaze, still holding her fingers. She tried to jerk away. He refused to release her. Instead, he tugged on her hand until she leaned over the desk, her face inches from his. "So you've learned of my latest business venture." "Business venture? Is that what you call this? Or is it another twisted way to gain control of me?" He nodded meaningfully toward Bayer. Katerina's reaction amused him when she realized the scene she had just made. She paled, visibly swallowed and tugged against his hold once more. He released her. "Excuse me, I didn't mean to interrupt." "That's quite all right, Kat. We were just finished. Lucas, I'll see you in the lab this afternoon." Bayer nodded and left the office. He had Kat alone.
