h Manhattan, heading nor

car wasn't awkwar

was quiet. She was looking at her hands,

asn't a promise. It was a fact. The finality in h

'he's gay' theory was the only logical explanation for his actions, a small, fragile shield she hel

f a famous skyscraper bordering the park. Instea

om of automotive perfection. Ferraris, Lamborghini

no buttons, only a sleek black panel th

the scanner. The doors s

ton, a polished silver disc en

tho

d with a speed that

d directly into

h caught in

ing, panoramic view of Central Park and the entire New York City skyline. The park was a perfect

eechless. She had seen luxurious ap

rtment. It was a k

ntertop. "This is your key card. It gives you access to the building, the ele

space. "This is our primary re

ace, a news report flashed on a giant, paper-thin television sc

id. "...the latest move by Velez Group CEO, Auste

tanding a few feet away from her, his cold profile as sharp as it was in real life.

low to her. Velez. And

fear and hatred in his heart. That ruthless busin

uddenly raised her head, h

aren'

e as hard as granite. "Yes, I'm still wondering when you'll discove

s tra

en, then at the man who w

chance to catch her breath. At the same time, she beg

s company, her home, and her entire future. This

nemy of Giles is lik

is her on

e was livin

Byers stared at his computer screen-a system notification confirming Ana G

as deactivated, her email access revoked. Everyone in

nding a coffee cup flying. Ana was gone-and with her, the backbone of his

s dread settle