Chapter 9

Ryan came to the new branch in December. That day was the new branch's first open house. The lobby was packed with suppliers and partners. I was on stage presenting the plan for the next quarter. Halfway through, someone walked in from the back. I glanced up. Ryan. He was wearing a black overcoat, standing on the far edge. I kept going with my presentation. Once the meeting ended, several partners crowded around me to ask questions. Adrian blocked two groups of people for me. Ryan...