I heard the news from Sarah—Tila and Phillip were supposed to have a date tomorrow afternoon. The idea of them together, especially after everything I had been through, made my blood boil. But it also gave me an opportunity. If I could get to Phillip first, before Tila had a chance to work her charm, maybe I could turn things around.

I needed Sarah’s help. Sarah was a journalist, and more importantly, she was also Phillip’s cousin. She had connections, and she could find out where they were meeting. I knew I had to act fast if I wanted to make a difference. Sarah agreed to help me, and soon...