Chapter 22 – Re-connections
In any case, he was delighted to see such a beautiful woman and made a gesture to cheer her back. The two were not strangers.…
Chapter 21 – An Exercise in Futility
What to do. What to do. Leaning back in his chair he stared at the ceiling. Giving his old tired eyes a break.
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Chapter 20 – Inherit
Among the crowd was Topher Crawford…She had an agenda of her own to fulfill, both personal and career. With his connections, she might actually have a winning chance at taking over the city.…
Chapter 19 – Rules & Revisions
A cold sweat had begun to show on his brow. Whatever Emerson had seen, the rules of the game had changed.
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Chapter 18 – Make Haste
Though perhaps it wasn’t a physical copy of the information that Ms. Caroline had.…
Chapter 17 – A Promising Evening
The two smiled and took their seats as the hostess began to go over the night’s specials. This was going to be a promising night indeed. …
Chapter 16 – Happenstance
Just as she was about to enter the Golden Fitch, a voice called to her. It was a familiar voice. She was taken back for a second as she turned around. …
Chapter 14 – The Only Thing Constant Is Change
“Though it was only one night shared over wine and good company, I felt as if there was something more to uncover about them.” He continued to enlighten her about his feelings for Emerson. “It’s like I’ve met them before in a past life.” …
Chapter 13 – A Wine That’s to Die For
Emerson was pulled up short. He had not prepared for this line questioning.…