Ryan sneered coldly, his jaw tight with irritation. He had underestimated Joshua.

Meanwhile, Catherine felt as if she were caught in a no-win situation. If Shawn really showed up, there was no telling how he might react—but she was certain his anger would somehow fall on her. She couldn't afford to offend someone like Shawn.

Her eyes darted around the room, searching for a way to slip out unnoticed. But before she could act, Joshua's voice brought her back to ...