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.

I was. She leaned in, her eyes full of

for a second, then shook my head with a small laugh. “No way. Why would you

who just met, all shy and not sure

I was speechless.

not like that,” I said quickly, trying to brush it off. “I

I really didn’t want to bring up what

like a dream–once it’s over, everyone just goes back to their normal

back together?” Melissa asked, her eyes full

moment, then answered seriously, “No, I think

check if Nathan feels the same,” Melissa teased, shooting me a knowing look. “Last time I

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really did love you, you know. That relationship was his whole youth. Victoria, if he’s not the one for you, don’t hold him

I

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

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

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