Loose 593


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.

must’ve noticed how tense I was. She

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

now–like a couple who just met, all shy and


I was speechless.

like that,” I said quickly, trying to brush it off. “I was just asking about something, and it made me a

and I really didn’t want to bring up what

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

are you and Nathan ever getting back together?”

seriously, “No, I think we’re just better off as

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

smiled, not about to

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


know. I won’t bother him

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

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