
Preston blinked. “Excuse me?” “You’re offering twelve cents on the dollar while taking control of our archives, dissolving our management…

“Who sent it?” “I don’t know.” “Did he speak to you?” “No. I barely saw him.” He turned away and…

He moved to the window, barely turning his head, scanning the street with a predator’s discipline. “Has that car been…

So why was she dressed for photographs? Harrison Calder smiled. “Miss Whitcomb, your mother and I made an agreement many…

“Why are you still single?” The question landed harder than it should have. I laughed once because my body tried…

Grace went still. “Say what?” Roman kept his voice quiet. “When I was waking up, you said, ‘Please don’t let…

Maya blinked. “You do?” Lila pointed her chopsticks at her. “You are many things, but you are not stupid enough…

“How do you know about that?” “I told you,” he said quietly. “I read your paper.” “My paper does not…

Nolan felt a small irritation, not fear. “Who told you that?” “Legal.” “Legal also thinks a comma can create a…

“How exciting. Is Dad over the moon?” Natalie looked down at the onesie and made herself smile. “He’s busy.” The…

Lucas looked toward the stairs. “Are we open?” “No.” “But the bell—” “Stay in the kitchen.” “Mom—” “Lucas.” He heard…

Owen whispered, “Mommy, who is he?” Roman heard it. Something in his face moved, pain passing under the surface like…

“You think you’re tough?” Julian asked softly, cruelly. “Prove it.” The old Mara might have apologized. The Mara who had…

“Is Caleb one of the directions?” She inhaled, annoyed that he had forced the name into the room. “This is…

“… Which would you like first?” Darius looked at her. “The money.” “Practical,” she said, and began. He did not…

“What?” Archer asked. “Nothing.” “That didn’t look like nothing.” She straightened. “His lungs are clear. Heart rate is appropriate for…

She froze. “Do what?” “Disappear.” The word struck too close. Clara lifted her chin. “With respect, Mr. Vale, I’d rather…

“Evelyn?” Preston called. “Why is your car outside?” She picked up the tablet and walked toward the staircase. He stood…

Caleb looked back at Sylvia. “Why not?” “We were in the middle of a live event.” “You had time to…

Lily stepped closer. “Do you have kids?” “No.” “Do you have a dog?” “No.” “Do you have snacks?” “Not yet.”…