Nancy, eyes wide with astonishment and delight, shook her head.

“I mentioned it, but he declined.

What brought him here?”

Lindsey’s gaze narrowed thoughtfully as she looked around.

Domenic was missing.

He’d been here a moment ago.

Where had he vanished to?

She quickly texted him.

“Where did you go?”

His response was prompt.

“Got tied up with a task from the boss.

Saw you were busy, so I didn’t bother you.

I’ll be back soon.

With a playful note, Lindsey texted back, “Your boss must really value you.

Keep up the good work.

that, she put her phone in her

ago, Domenic had slipped away to avoid Ruby when he saw her

sat on the coffee shop’s second floor across the street, taking in the event

Domenic’s request, not just as a guest but to perform a

like Mercer was a

this as a

Domenic’s methods excessive, Mercer wouldn’t dare defy

was, even

him with

a pleasure to have

Please, have a seat.

quick wink and made his way to the guest seat, where

leaned over to Lindsey and shared that Mercer was set to

took Lindsey

was a rare treat, something not even money could usually

what made her so lucky to receive

something

like everyone’s lost

Nancy couldn’t hide

had always been the

here to perform? It didn’t make

curious lift of

pointed to herself, disbelief coloring her voice as

“No way…”

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