The Love that Never Really Dies

Sasha could finally pour her heart out to someone. Lance was the only family she had and the only one she could confide in.

He kept quiet, but his eyes had dulled considerably.

He did not understand why she had to do it, and he did not want to understand. If he accepted that reasoning, the rift between them would become greater. Then all hope would be lost.

Lance finally went back into his room and stayed inside the entire night.

Sasha was not worried. She reasoned he needed the rest after the exhausting two days.

Solomon was happy Lance was absent. When he heard the latter was still asleep, he invited Sasha out for breakfast.

“Lance may still be sleeping. Let’s have our breakfast first. We can bring some food for him on our way back,” he proposed.

After some hesitation, Sasha agreed. Solomon finally got to go on a date with her. Alone.

Of course, it was just wishful thinking on his part.

“What are your plans now that you have clinched your first deal? Although Andy was deterred by the sniper Lance hired yesterday, I worry he might still come after you.”

frowned as she looked up from

solution. After all, Wall Street was Andy’s territory. It

she shared his concern. “Why don’t we head back to Clear? You have made a name for yourself with this Sky Precision deal, so I am sure prospective clients will come knocking at

he felt the place had become too dangerous for them

disappointment, she

way to deal with Andy,” she replied cautiously,

in no position to insist, so he

rang, and she picked the call.

alright? Why aren’t you at work yet?

her ears. She

the office.

Pfftt!

shocked that she spat

back in Avenport. The first thing he did was

Why is

have no idea. During your absence, they stayed at the Hayes residence. Maybe Mr. Hayes Sr. was too obliging, and they overindulged themselves,” Luke

brought the children to stay with him because he was worried that they wouldn’t

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