Claimed by my ex's boss

Hotter in the dark

Blackwell: Somebody's broken into this building and they are coming this way

The doorknob to Blackwell's office begins to jiggle, the sound of movement just outside!

Kira: They are about to come in here!

Blackwell: Get behind me, Kira

She moves behind him, letting Blackwell shield her as he readies himself.

The door opens, and in steps...

Women: Thorne. There you are. Thought I would find you here

Blackwell: Jackie? What the hell are you doing here?

Jackie: I could ask you the same question. It's after hours. Shouldn't you be home?

Blackwell: It's my company. I can be here whenever I want.
Kira, let me introduce you to Jackie Blackwell. My sister

Kira: Sister?!

Blackwell's sister give Kira an impossible to read smile.

Jackie: Nice to meet you. I assume you're my brother's latest employee?
Or is it more than that? The two of you are sneaking around in the dark after all..

Kira: Jackie, it's a bit more than that

Jackie: I will admit, I'm a bit surprised. It's been a long time since someone struck my brother's interest.

Blackwell: You haven't explained why you're here

Jackie: Came to deliver a warning, Thorne. Figured you would be grateful for it

Blackwell: A warning about what?

Jackie: The board's pissed. Think the company's in real trouble. Your number has been down recently. Things look like they're on the verge of a downswing

Blackwell: There have been.. distractions

Jackie: Is that so?

Her eyes move to kira with a sly smile.

Blackwell: Lockhart's back

Jackie: What?

Blackwell: He's been attempting to sabotage the company. We have stopped him so far but...

Jackie: We?

Blackwell: Kira and I

Jackie: Look, either way you should know the board of directors is going to be coming by in a week to check up on things. Just make sure things are presentable when they do

Blackwell: The warning's appreciated

Jackie: It was nice meeting you, Kira. It's rare that my brother shows interest in someone. You must be special

Kira: Nice meeting you too

Jackie: Until next time

Kira waits before she's gone before turning to Blackwell.

Kira: Sister? I thought you said Lockhart was your only friend in the orphanage

Blackwell: To call Jackie a friend would be... Let's just say she and I have never been close.
Most importantly, Kira, clear your plans for tomorrow evening

Kira: Shouldn't be a problem. Planning to get a head start on preparing for the board?

Blackwell: No, but wear something nice. I'm taking you out for dinner

Kira: What? But didn't your sister just say the board will be here in a week?

Blackwell: Plenty of time to make sure we are prepared. More importantly, she was right about something else.
It's rare someone interests me like you. With everything going on with Lockhart, I haven't been giving you the attention you deserve. I plan on changing that