*Lucas*

I had the feeling that everything was now okay with Lauren. She seemed to be getting in the groove of her new job, which she had told me was the cause of her recent stress, and she was smiling a lot more around me. What her father said to her last night at our celebration lifted her spirits. His acceptance of her was so important, both personally and professionally.

The billionaire and his family were leaving here in two days. So far, everything was ...