Francie noticed Theo hadn’t touched the cocktail in front of him and asked, “Why aren’t you drinking? That’s our new signature—been waiting on your feedback.”
Theo gave a polite smile and shook his head. “Didn’t bring my driver tonight. I drove myself and still gotta get your sister home later. So, I’ll pass for now—save it for next time.”
Though a sip or two wouldn’t put him over the limit, the fact that Theo didn’t even take one showed just how careful he was.
It dawned on Francie then—maybe the way Theo looked out for Emily went beyond the usual boss-employee or even friendly concern. But Francie didn’t want to jump to conclusions.
Emily wasn’t officially single yet, and he didn’t want his own assumptions to hurt her reputation.
At that moment, a staff member came over needing Fr
