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.

she put her phone

slipped away to avoid Ruby when

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

request, not just as a guest but

celebrity like Mercer

as

Domenic’s methods excessive, Mercer wouldn’t

he was, even though

him with a

what a pleasure to

Please, have a seat.

made his way to

Lindsey and shared that Mercer was

news took

was a rare treat, something not even money could usually

made

there’s something off

feels like everyone’s lost their

couldn’t

had always been the dream

he was here to perform? It

with a playful arm around Nancy’s shoulder and a curious lift of her brows, teased, “Maybe he’s here just

me?” Nancy pointed to herself, disbelief coloring her voice as she stared at

“No way…”

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