Chapter 57

Makenna's POV. How would Wolfe take the news of keeping our relationship private? Emphasis on private—no outdoor dates, or walks on the beach anymore. Just until this whole contract business blew over. I bit my lip, a mix of annoyance and amusement bubbling up inside me. It wasn’t like we were plotting world domination—just a bit of sneaking around to keep my job. Totally normal, right? As I walked into the lobby, I braced myself for the usual cold reception from Stella. Today, however, she barely acknowledged me, her eyes flicking up for a moment before returning to her computer screen. Wow, was I getting the silent treatment now? A step up from the death glares, I suppose. “Good morning, Stella,” I said brightly, not letting her frosty demeanor dampen my spirits. Stella’s only response was a prolonged sigh as she reached for the intercom. She pressed a button, her voice flat. “Ms. Barnes is here to see you, Mr. Wilder.” There was a pause, and then Wolfe’s deep voice came throug