“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.

answered. I knew Jared was a skilled investor,

money.

If you want to learn about investment management, you

much. Besides, I didn’t plan to make much money. When I had enough, I’d live differently. Even if it was just gardening and growing flowers,

him,” Nathan said out

you seen my daughter?” I asked,

like Mr. Holcomb’s, no sign of you,” Nathan said, and looked at me eagerly. “If she

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

said and already guessed why I was upset. He carefully asked, “Did

eyes tightened, and I shook my head. “It doesn’t matter. Every family has

and said, “Mr. Holcomb had an

say he did, would that surprise you, or would you think it’s

to talk to about this. I thought about telling Melissa before, but she was in love, and

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