I thought it was over.

Truly, I did.

After they were fired, I imagined that would be the end of Julian Vale and Serena Blake. The office had turned them out in disgrace, the whispers had burned hot and fast, and soon, I expected the world to move on. People always do—until they don’t.

Because the story didn’t end when they walked out those glass doors. It only changed scenery.

Now, it was out there—sprawled across coffee shops, online forums, business circles, and social media ...