Chapter 52

"I was just getting some fresh air," Tom said with a smile. "Let me show you around my company." I had imagined that, given his status, the military technology company he ran wouldn't be a small affair. But when we actually arrived at their lab, I realized my expectations were far too limited. "This... This is military weaponry, right?" I couldn't help but gasp, my heartbeat quickening as I anxiously asked, "Isn't this a classified project? Shouldn't this be off-limits to outsiders?" Although I wasn't an expert on military affairs, I had heard of confidentiality agreements before. He looked at me for a moment and then smiled slowly. "You're not an outsider." I quickly raised three fingers and swore. "I promise I won't tell anyone..." Before I could finish, he took my fingers. "You don't need to swear." His palm was warm and rough, and as our skin brushed against it, I felt a jolt of electricity pass through me. I instinctively tried to pull my hand back, but he had already let