Anna's POV
"Anna, you weren't taken advantage of by Samuel, were you?" The concern in his eyes made warmth spread through my chest. Even though I was no longer a little girl, Logan still protected me like he did when we were kids.
"No, I kept my guard up and realized quickly this man is nothing like the rumors suggest." I shook my head, a hint of self-mockery pulling at my lips.
"Once Uncle Marcus left, I suddenly became insignificant in his eyes. He didn't even bother to keep up appearances anymore."
Inside, I felt bitter. I'd been incredibly naive to think I could partner with Samuel Griffin and secure the Skylake District project. The very idea seemed laughable now. Samuel had never taken me seriously from the start-he was only using me to get closer to Marcus. The realization left me feeling hollow, but what bothered me more was my own foolishness and embarrassment.
