On a tranquil weekend evening, with Joy tucked in and fast asleep, Hadley slipped out to a meeting with Colleen.
They had agreed to meet at a quiet bar in Willow Grove.
“Hadley, over here!” Colleen’s voice rang out, warm and welcoming.
She wasn’t alone. A familiar figure sat beside her, and Hadley recognized him at once—Colleen’s cousin, Zane, someone she knew well.
With a quick nod, Hadley wove through the crowd, a smile lighting her face. “Sorry if I kept you waiting.”
“Not at all,” Colleen laughed, waving off the apology. “We just arrived early for once. I’m usually the one keeping you waiting. But I just wrapped up a night shift yesterday and have a few days off, so I thought, for once, I’d be the one waiting for you.”
Hadley settled into a chair, offering Zane a polite smile. “Mr. Hayes, it’s been a while. I hope I’m not imposing too much.” Th? link to the orig?n of this information r?sts ?n Find~Novel.net
“Imposing?” Zane’s lips curved into a light, easy grin. “Not in the least. I’ll send you the bill for my service, you know… and honestly, I should be thanking you for the business.”
“Still, it’s…”
“Oh, please,” Colleen cut in with a playful roll of her eyes. “Enough with the formalities, you two. We’re all friends here—loosen up!”
“Fair enough,” Hadley said, chuckling. She and Zane exchanged amused glances, their smiles softening the moment.
The meeting wasn’t just a casual catch-up. Hadley had specifically asked Zane to join them. Having recently separated from Eric, she needed a trusted professional to manage her substantial assets, and Colleen had pointed her toward Zane. A lawyer by trade, he also ran an investment management firm, making him the perfect fit to handle Hadley’s affairs with ease.
After the initial pleasantries, Zane leaned forward, his tone shifting to business. “Miss Pearson, did you bring the documents?”
“Right here,” Hadley replied, pulling a sleek file folder from her bag. “This includes the asset list and all the original paperwork.”
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“Let me have a look,” Zane said, his focus sharp as he took the folder. His eyes scanned the contents with care. “This is thorough,” he said, nodding approvingly. “You’ve made my job easy. I’ll handle everything from here. Once it’s all set, I’ll reach out for your signature, and we can go over the finer details.”
“Perfect,” Hadley said, her smile reflecting her confidence in him.
Zane wasn’t just Colleen’s cousin; he had helped Hadley before, and he had even assisted Elissa in the past. His reliability was unquestionable. With the business wrapped up, Zane snapped his briefcase shut and glanced at the two women.
“So, what’s it going to be? Drinks? Food? My treat.”
“No way,” Hadley protested, shaking her head. “I should be the one treating you, Mr. Hayes—”
“Absolutely not,” Colleen interrupted, grabbing Hadley’s arm with a grin. “Zane is the gentleman here. Let him foot the bill!”
“But—” Hadley began.
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