“Let’s go in. I ordered,” Nathan said, leading me into a small private room on the second floor. Outside was a little balcony with flowers, and not far off was a field, giving it a countryside feel.

“Coffee?” Nathan offered warmly.

“Thanks.” I sipped my coffee slowly, then got up and went to the balcony.

Nathan sat behind me, watching, and then softly said, “You look troubled. What’s going on? Can I help?”

I looked back at him. His eyes were clear and full of concern. “You already helped. Now you’re treating me to lunch,” I smiled.

Nathan smiled back. “It’s just a meal. No need for formalities.”

I didn’t say anything about my worries. Nathan didn’t push. We talked more about his field. He spoke freely and with passion. When he talked about his specialty, his eyes lit up.

I remembered the future tech industry had a bright outlook. Nathan was sure to do great things. “Mr. Holcomb has invested in quite a few projects lately,” Nathan said suddenly.

Jared was a skilled investor, steady

money.

to learn about investment management, you

Although Jared was a good teacher, I didn’t care much. Besides, I didn’t plan to make much money. When

just like him,” Nathan

you seen my

took a good look. Her eyes and features are like Mr. Holcomb’s, no sign of you,” Nathan said, and looked at me eagerly. “If she looked more like

it’s OK whether she looks like me. She’s part of the Holcomb family, and

guessed why I was upset. He carefully asked, “Did Mr. Holcomb do something that

matter. Every family

said, “Mr. Holcomb

better than I do. If I say he did, would that surprise you, or would you think it’s

someone to talk to about this. I thought about telling Melissa before, but she was

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