I’m not trying to avoid anyone—not even Sebastian—but I’m buried in work. Right now, I have to attend a meeting of the board. Logan and Sebastian invited me, saying it’ll be great for me to get an overview of the company. I very much appreciate it, since clients usually don’t bother, leaving me to my own devices. Sebastian is ruthless in the boardroom. He is fair and listens to everyone’s opinion, but he’s ruthless nonetheless. He commands everyone’s respect, and when he decides something, no one but Logan dares to contest it. During the break, I chat with Pippa. “Your brother is quite the iron-fisted boss.” “Someone has to be,” Pippa comments. “Sure. And he does it well. Usually, when bosses attempt to be strict, they come off as assholes. Sebastian comes off as someone who knows what he’s doing,” I finish with confidence. Pippa scans me, pursing her lips and winking at me.
