She’d been so sure Reese would push for a divorce. Then she could set Sebastian up with someone better, someone from a good family who could actually help the Ratcliffs.
But nothing had gone how she planned. Instead, Sebastian had practically begged the old man to talk to Reese for him, and even more shocking, Reese actually agreed to think it over.
Now things were beyond awkward between her and Reese, and Sebastian was obviously all in for Reese. If this marriage didn’t fall apart, she’d be practically at Reese’s mercy.
No way. She had to find a way to get Sebastian and Reese divorced, no matter what it took.
Meanwhile, Reese and Matthew pulled up at BlackOak. Matthew went to settle Annie, and Reese headed straight upstairs.
The second she walked into the development team’s office, she could tell something was off. People were clustered in little groups, sneaking glances at her, their whispers buzzing nonstop.
“Did you see the forum? Blade’s core data got leaked!”
“I saw! It was posted anonymously, but the IP address came from Reese’s office computer!”
“You’re kidding. She’s one of the leads. Why would she leak anything?”
“Who knows? Didn’t the security bureau investigate her before?”
Reese frowned, not expecting Lyla to move so fast. She and Matthew hadn’t even secured proof of Lyla’s connection to Leslie, and Lyla had already gone and leaked the data.
Reese turned, ready to find Matthew and figure out what to do next, but Lyla blocked her way.
“Wow, Reese, you actually showed up at BlackOak. If I were you, I’d be halfway out of town already, before the security bureau came for me again.”
Lyla looked her up and down, looking way too pleased with herself. “I just heard Alan say the bureau’s on their way here right now.
“You got lucky last time and cleared your name, but this time the evidence is airtight. Let’s see you get out of this one.”


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