I'd never met someone so direct, it almost threw me off balance. But I quickly regained my composure and admitted frankly, "I feel like I've lost."

His smile deepened, "Everyone who works with me feels that way at first. But trust me, you'll realize I only aim for win-win situations. You won't lose."

Hannah sat quietly, her gaze never wavering from him. There was warmth in her eyes. Seeing her like this, I knew she was in love - real love.

"Since we're ...