CLAIRE
Julian's hand found mine on the counter. "He should have said that," he agreed. "But men like him don't know how to admit that kind of failure."
I nodded, blinking back the tears threatening to form. "So what now?" I asked.
"Now you sign the settlement papers when they come," Julian said. "And then you move on with your life."
"Just like that?" I asked.
"Just like that," Julian confirmed.
I took a shaky breath. "Okay," I said. "Okay."
My phone buzzed with a text from Nina.
Nina: Saw your father's statement. How are you doing?
I typed back quickly.
Me: I'm okay. Ready to focus on work.
Nina: Good. Because I have news. A boutique in SoHo wants to carry your line.
I stared at the message, then showed it to Julian. "That's huge," he said.
I texted Nina back.
Me: Seriously?
