The moment she saw it, irritation flashed across her face. She snatched the papers and tore them to shreds.
"Lowell, don't think I can't see right through you. You're doing this because you're jealous of how well I treat Gabriel!"
"Fine, you've got my attention now. Happy? Now get back to work before I dock next month's pay too!"
I stared at the shredded agreement in silence, then turned and printed another copy.
But before I could find Eve again, Gabriel sauntered over to me, looking pleased with himself.
There was an ID badge hanging from his neck now.
It read: Sales Director.
He tilted his chin up with a grin. "Bet you didn't see that coming, Lowell. I'm your boss now."
"Though it's not quite the outcome I was hoping for. Looks like Eve still can't bring herself to divorce you. Guess I'll just have to turn up the heat."
He reached into his pocket and pulled something out.
I looked closer. It was a jade bracelet.
I recognized it instantly. It was my mother's. The one she'd left for me, telling me it was only to be given to my future wife.
I had given it to Eve and told her to keep it safe. I never imagined she'd handed it over to Gabriel.
The thought barely had time to form.