Chapter 26: Rumors

"Don't need to be shy," Aubrey said, quickly passing her a piece of tissue. "You won't be the first woman he slept with, and you won't be the last. It's just life."

"Thanks for letting me know," Amelia said politely, even as her heart sank to her shoes at Aubrey's words. 

Just as she expected, her boss was a secret playboy. He was wealthy and good-looking, not to mention a knight in shining armor. Amelia couldn't say she was surprised to hear that he had game when it came to charming ladies. But nevertheless, she had to quickly clarify matters. 

"But I'm not upset about it, because nothing happened between us," Amelia said firmly. "We have a professional boss-and-employee relationship, nothing more."