Nelson Morgan had been true to his word. Even though I knew he was responsible for the attack at my Birthday Gala, he found evidence against Evelyn Sharp. This evidence cleared Ray's name, letting him finally come back to me.

I was unsure why Nelson wanted to give Ray and me a chance, but I didn't argue with it. It was clear Nelson expected Ray and me to fail, hoping I would come to him after the fact. Nelson Morgan wanted a chance with me, yet he had a funny way of showing it. Trying to have me killed on my birthday wasn't the best gesture.

Ray could feel my...