Chapter 5

In the end, Evan agreed to meet.

I chose the location, a remote little café, and booked the most secluded private room.

I arrived half an hour early and ordered a pot of coffee.

The aroma curled through the air, but it did nothing to settle my thoughts.

Lucas' appearance had dropped into my carefully laid plans like a stone in still water, sending ripples in every direction.

I had no idea whether he was an ally or an enemy, or how much he knew about Simon and me.

In my memories from my previous life, Simon's business empire collapsed…