Chapter 11. It's Over

Luke

Today’s not going as well as I planned. Well, on the business side, it is. But on the pleasure aspect, I think I’m screwed.

When Julie sent me the address earlier today, I thought it was just a coincidence. The same restaurant I’m meeting my newest business partner happens to be where I’ll be having lunch with Julie and her husband. I should have seen this coming. It’s just like they say: when something’s too good to be true, it usually is.

I run a hand through my hair, pretending to listen to Ryan’s rambling about his company’s future while my mind is busy dissecting every single choice that led me here. I should have had my private investigator run a more thorough check on Julie. I can’t believe I’d been so careless. This wasn’t just bad luck—this was karma coming for me.

"So, Mr. Martinez—" Ryan says.

“Luke, please,” I cut in, giving him a tight smile. I need to keep things light, professional. Act like I’m not currently wading