CHAPTER 71

　　LET'S DO IT!

　　TIARA

　　It hurt so much that Vincent couldn’t remember anything. It had been more than a week since the accident. I kept in touch with Ryan and he told me it was very hard for him to be around him. At first, after an hour or so, Vincent’s mind would go completely blank.

　　In recent days the interval increased to about two hours. All the better. It was time for me to get in on the act.

　　I was still staying at Mara’s apartment and she had made delicious coffee. This morning was a little sunnier than the others.

　　“Have you thought about how and why you’re going to show up?” Mara asked, sipping a mouthful eagerly.

　　“I thought I might be a customer. I’m just starting out with the firm and need guidance. What do you say?”

　　“That’s perfect. Anyway, Vincent knows he’s the CEO of a consortium that’s doing that work.”

　　“That’s true, but I don’t know how much he can use his mind to help me.”

　　“Hey, a man born a businessman will stay one for the rest of his life. And eve