nothing’s more important than showing that perfect face.’
The tendons on Raul’s neck were straining, his jaw clenched. ‘I warn you now, Charlotte, stop.’
‘Oh, I get it—it’s okay for you to pick fault with my family but I’m not allowed to criticise yours?’
‘You don’t know what you’re talking about.’
‘Yes, I do—I lived with you for three years, remember? The difference now is that I’m not wrapped up in my own insecurities. I can see it all clearly.’
He got to his feet and placed his hands on the desk, looming down over her, his face a mask. ‘My family is none of your business, not any more. You lost that right when you walked out on me.’
‘Then consider my family off limits too.’
His eyes bored into her, his lips now a tight line. ‘What date has your father given for you to meet?’
Her answer was just as terse. ‘A week on Saturday.’
‘I will check my diary and let you know if we’re free.’
‘Thank you.’
He straightened and reached for his cup, his breathing heavy. ‘I’ve arranged for a member of the finance team to sit down with you for the afternoon and go through some accounts with you.’
‘Now?’
‘Now.’
He strode back into his adjoining office and closed the door behind him.
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