I never told my husband I secretly owned the company he worked for….

“It suits the occasion.”

Trevor adjusted his bow tie. “Tonight is the Summit Technologies Gala. The executive board will be there. Investors. Strategic partners. People who matter.”

He stressed the last words casually, but they landed with practiced cruelty.

Vanessa offered a small, agreeable smile.

“I’ll stay beside you quietly,” she said. “I won’t embarrass you.”