The Moment He Didn’t See Coming
A massive Seattle waterfront redevelopment brought the biggest players to the table.
Including Ward Industries.
Also shortlisted?
Cole Atelier.
The first time Ethan saw her again, she was seated at the head of the boardroom.
Black suit. Steady voice. Absolute authority.
For one suspended second, the past hovered between them.
Then she smiled politely.
He didn’t recognize her.
To him, she was simply Ms. Cole.
That ignorance was her first victory.
Over months, she studied his finances. His shortcuts. His lies.
And she did nothing — until the truth was ready to speak for itself.
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