You don’t mean it!" Ashley exclaimed, her voice full of disbelief, making me smile despite the weight on my chest.

"I can imagine the look on her face," She added trying to keep her voice light.

The instant I’d arrived at the office, I’d dialed Ashley to fill her in on what had happened that morning. Sofia’s overconfidence had truly shocked me, and for a moment, I thought she might lash out. But Nicholas … Nicholas had done something unexpected. He had stood firm and denied ...