6.Chapter 6 I’m Engaged Wayne’s laughter echoed through the room, a grin plastered on his face. “Teresa, you won’t believe this, but Jonathan gave us the go-ahead for the interview.” Teresa’s face showed her surprise as she tried to make sense of the situation. He patted her shoulder, his excitement palpable. “You nailed it, Teresa! … Read more
5.Chapter 5 Her Son Fell Ill Her heart leaped, and she whispered a curse to herself. ‘I dialed the secretary’s extension; why is the CEO answering?’ she thought in confusion. “Hello?” Jonathan’s voice repeated, a calm and patient tone ringing through. Teresa quickly adopted a goofy, nasally voice, pretending confusion. “Oops, is this Horizonlead Group? … Read more
4.Chapter 4 Intersections In The Workplace Teresa was resolute about keeping Michael a secret from Jonathan. If he learned about their son, it would almost certainly lead to a bitter custody fight. She took a steadying breath, her words measured. “Not necessary,” she stated with a hint of finality. Jonathan’s grin twisted into something colder. … Read more
3.Chapter 3 Meet Again At the sound of that voice, Teresa’s heart did a backflip. It was a voice from her past, one she hadn’t heard in what seemed like forever. Over two years had flown by, and now, the owner of that voice was here, in the flesh. Teresa took a deep breath, her … Read more
2.Chapter 2 Two Years Since Their Divorce Fast forward two and a half years, and Nareigh was abuzz with the latest scoop. “Jonathan Lynn, the CEO of the Horizonlead Group, is back in town for a board meeting,” a reporter’s voice crackled over the radio. “In just two years, he’s built a public company and … Read more
1.Chapter 1 End Of Their Union The courthouse clerk pushed the divorce certificates towards Jonathan Lynn and Teresa Johnston with a brisk “Guard these well.” Their muttered thanks were barely audible as they each took hold of the documents that signified the end of their union. As they parted, Jonathan cast a lingering, weighted glance … Read more