The Wrong Match That Got It Right
Derek found out at 6pm.
Marcus from the fourth floor. Jacket already on, bag over his shoulder, phone held out like he was doing Derek a favour. He said: "Hey, saw something online. Is it true? Sloane got married today?"
Derek looked up from his screen.
"To Caden Ashford?"
The name landed like something thrown hard across the room.
Derek took the phone. Looked at the photo. Grainy, taken from a distance outside a courthouse. Sloane in a dark coat. A tall man beside her, face half turned, but the height and the build and the way he stood told Derek everything he needed to know.