Chapter 4

I was reviewing Rebecca's divorce strategy notes when Stephen's key turned in the lock at midnight. His footsteps echoed through our marble foyer with unusual urgency, and I knew from the sharp rhythm that he'd discovered something.

He appeared in the doorway of my father's study, his Harvard tie loosened and his face flushed with barely contained fury. "Harrison Blake called me tonight," he said without preamble. "Apparently, his wife mentioned seeing you at Rebecca Chen's office."

I set down my papers with deliberate calm, meeting his gaze steadily. "I see."

"That's all you have to say?" Stephen stepped into…