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Author: Grace Grandi
last update publish date: 2025-10-25 14:58:21

Chapter 17

**Ethan’s POV**

I'd just dropped Amber off at school, his small hand lingering in mine a second longer than usual, and his eyes distant like they had been since that car ride confession about seeing Cynthia.

I pushed the thought down… business first. This meeting with Harlan Voss could lock in the distribution deal for Walker Industries' new tech line, a step up from our mid-tier status, something to prove we belonged in the big leagues.

I rolled down my window, flashing my ID to th
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