"You've misunderstood Miss Watson," he continued, his voice smooth and polite as he met my eyes directly. "The meeting with AquaWave Corporation was arranged by their chairman, specifically to take place in the Maldives. Miss Watson has been preparing the materials for this deal for weeks. She's been working overtime for the past two weeks to make sure everything is perfect."
He maintained a neutral expression, but there was a faint, almost imperceptible hint of pity in his gaze.
"If this situation has upset you," Evan added, "I'm happy to give you the tickets instead. After all, your marriage is more important."
"Evan!" Francine snapped, her voice anxious. "That's your reward. Why should you give it to him?"
She turned back to me, her eyes flashing with anger. "Carson, you've really disappointed me. Do you know why I work late every night? It's for our future!"
"Do you not trust me at all?"
I glanced at Francine, the frustration building in my chest. "Can you explain to me what Evan has done for the company to deserve a million-dollar watch as a reward?"