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.

noticed how tense I was. She leaned in, her eyes full of curiosity. “Victoria, are

with a small laugh. “No way. Why would

grinned. “The way you looked just now–like a couple who just met, all shy and not sure

I was speechless.

trying to brush it off. “I was just asking

really didn’t want to

like a dream–once it’s over, everyone

getting back together?”

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

shooting me a knowing look. “Last time I saw him, his hair was way grayer

just smiled, not about

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you, you know. That relationship was his whole youth. Victoria, if he’s not the one

“I know. I won’t bother

one percent of shares he gave me, as a token

message. I glanced at it and saw Edward had sent me a text: [Just think

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