Ethan scanned the room, his voice deep. "My men can be a bit much sometimes. Hope they didn't startle Mr. Collins too much?"

Despite his humble words, there was no hint of an apology on his face.

Jessica couldn't understand why Richard Collins was so respectful to a man in a wheelchair. But she was sharp enough to realize this man wasn't someone to be messed with. She couldn't help but wonder about his purpose here. Could it be... for Ivy?

"No, no, not at all!" Richard's ...