Chapter 19 

Finley caught the first flight home, no time to waste. By the time he landed, Kevin had meetings lined up with the real estate moguls 

“When can I meet Danny Wright and Tony Lopez?” 

Kevin besitated. “They won’t see you. They’re pulling their contracts.” 

“What?” WaysTM” 

That made no sense. His deals with them had always been solid–unless something went down while he was gone. 

Kevin shifted awkwardly. “Also the finance director got caught embezzling. And there 

have been suicides at a few of our construction sites. It’s bad.” 

Finley’s jaw tightened. “I see.” 

“Oh, right—almost forgot. Miss Slutsky’s waiting in your office.” 

Finley’s expression darkened. “Renee? I don’t want to see her. Tell her I’m busy.” 

Kevin looked uneasy. “You should. She’s been here almost every day since you left.” 

Annoyance burned in Finley’s chest. No chance of peace until he dealt with her. “Fine.” 

Finley pushed open the office door. Renee was sprawled on the couch. 

“Finley, you’re back?” she said, all casual. 

“What do you want?” 

He ignored her, flipping through documents on his desk. The company was a mess, and he had zero time for Renee’s games. 

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“I already told you–there’s nothing left to say. You should leave.” 

“You really are heartless, huh?” She sauntered over, eyes cold. 

Finley finally looked up–and did a double take. 

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Gone was the fresh–faced Renee he used to know. Her lips were painted a bold red, her sleek black hair now cascading in big, dramatic waves. She wore a slit dress with thin straps 

that hugged every curve. 

“Renee, what-” 

“Like what you see?” She smirked. “Do you?” 

She slid behind him, looping an arm around his neck, lips grazing his ear. “If you want, we 

can do anything. Right here. Your office, your rules.” 

“Renee!” He shoved her off. “What the hell happened to you?” 

“What happened to me?” Renee laughed, loud and sharp. “Don’t all men want a woman like this? Or are you the rare exception?” 

“Enough. Why are you here?” 

She smoothed her dress, flashing a smile. “Oh, nothing big. Just heard you were trying to meet Mr. Wright and Mr. Lopez. Thought I’d help out.” 

That got his attention. “Help how?” 

“Tonight. 8 p.m. Nocturne. Be there, and you’ll see them.” 

With that, Renee turned on her heels and left, her high heels clicking against the floor. 

Finley watched her go, unease twisting in his gut. She felt… off. Like someone else entirely. 

*** 

By the time 8 p.m. rolled around, Finley was already at Nocturne. 

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Through the crack in the private room door, he immediately spotted Renee. 

She was draped over the lap of a fat man, laughing flirtatiously as she sipped red wine. The 

man’s hand rested shamelessly on her chest, and she didn’t seem to care. 

Fury erupted in Finley as he burst into the room. 

“Renee, what the hell are you doing?” 

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