Edward’s answer totally threw me for a loop. My mind was racing with a million thoughts all at once.

Jared’s investigation had to be legit. The Jennings Foundation was owned by the Jennings family–if it wasn’t Edward, then it had to be Ryan.

With that thought, my mind quickly settled down.

I picked up my phone and started typing another message to Edward.

I asked if it might be Ryan, and told him to pass on my thanks. I also mentioned some possible problems down the line, and asked him to make sure nothing else goes wrong.

It took Edward ages to reply.

“Not Ryan.” Edward shot back, just two words—terse as ever.

My brain short–circuited. If it wasn’t Ryan, was it really just a coincidence?

Even though I felt like there was more going on, I didn’t press him. Asking again would just be rude.

I tossed my phone aside and dug back into my

food.

was. She leaned in,

for a second, then shook my head with a small laugh.

“The way you looked just now–like a couple who just met, all shy and

I was speechless.

that,” I said quickly, trying to brush it off. “I was just asking

didn’t want to

dream–once it’s over, everyone

you and Nathan ever getting back

paused for a moment, then answered seriously, “No, I

Melissa teased, shooting me a knowing look. “Last time I saw him, his

about to own up to

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was his whole youth. Victoria, if he’s not the one for

nodded. “I know. I won’t bother

decided to return the one percent of shares he gave me, as

it and saw Edward had sent me a text: [Just

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