ZACH’S POV

We reviewed financial reports, planned upcoming projects, and ensured everything was in order for the next few weeks.

Just as we were wrapping up, my phone buzzed on the desk. It was Ryan. My heart skipped a beat as I answered the call.

"Zach, it’s Ryan. I’ve got some updates for you."

"Go ahead," I said, motioning to Claire that she could stay.

“I had to hack into Miss Stewart’s phone because I was not getting any leads…” He hesitated which had me sitting up in wariness and suspicion. Ryan never hesitated, no matter what it was he had to say. Never. And so the fact that he...