sque offer hadn't subsided by the time I

h a mixture of pity and apprehension.

I sighed, br

s about a Mr

ike a slap. "W

ract with the Cielo Resort. The

did. The oppor

called this morning. The contract wa

sfaction bloomed i

ed. "It's Mr. Ryder, sir. He's

ng the security guard. "Don't you know who

fury. "What is the meaning of this? Chase

this! You' re firing him becaus

rsonal vendetta, babe! He can't st

ion. "His contract was terminated for professional r

" Tori scoffed. "You'

o his desperate word, orches

Her dark hair was pulled back severely, her clothes were function

r believes a collaboration between Miller Wines and our s

ision' s work, her passion and knowledge were undeniable. She was sharp, no-no

teresting, Ms. Lexi

be surprise, crossed her fa

ech. "See Morgan in her element! And, well, the other

ly to see Morg

ly, dragged along by their father – walked through the gleaming,

ilding security, trying to get past the turnst

. "What is going on here? Let him th

guards look

ually, Tori, they' re following protocol. Mr. Ryder is not an employee

her. "Who do you

one," Morgan said coolly. "And someone Dad is inc

iscussing your extended sabbatical

"Sabbatical? What a

ble. "To pursue your... authentic life.

spoken threats. Morgan L