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“You didn’t know.”
“I never saw his mother again. I knew she was calling for me. I avoided her. When Harrington Global teetered on the brink, I…married Julia to fix it. I didn’t face them myself, I let her do it.”
“Sir–”
“And now, I can’t even face her. Because I’m too afraid of what she might say.”
“Might I suggest, sir, that you take some time away from Dr. Carter’s comments?”
“That won’t make them any less true,” Grant said.
“Even if there is a nugget of truth to them, they do not govern your future.”
Grant sucked in a breath, shaking his head. “I think you give me too much credit, Worthington.”
“At times, you do not give yourself enough.”
“Tell that to Kyle. He thinks all I do is pat myself on the back.”
Worthington grinned at him as Grant’s cell phone buzzed in his pocket.
“Excuse me,” he said as he dug it from his pocket. He pinched his eyebrows together as he stared at the screen. The number read Restricted Access. He pressed the button to accept the call. “Grant Harrington.”
The robotic voice that sounded on the opposite end made him sit straighter as a chill shot down his spine. “If you want to know who is behind DG Industries, come to 237 Crescent Drive in one hour. Come alone.”
The line clicked as Grant shouted, “Wait!” Only eerie silence hung heavily in the air. He felt a chill creep up his spine, the mysterious message resonating with ominous undertones.
He pulled the phone away, staring at it for a minute before he flicked his gaze to Worthington. “I think I just got another lead on DG.”
His mind whirled as the robotic voice played over in his head. Would they finally get some answers?
CHAPTER 6
JULIA
Julia drummed her fingers on the polished mahogany desk as she chewed her lower lip. Her eyes fell on her wedding photo. It was after the intense moments that her heart ached the most.
Soon, they’d no longer share those. It was easy to understand why she’d grown so close to Grant. But it wouldn’t be easy when she said goodbye to him. And that would happen sooner rather than later. The second contract was nearing its end. And she couldn’t imagine another surprise like what had happened at the end of the last one.
Would she even accept if something did come up? How much longer could she work next to him without admitting her feelings?
She winced as she bit her lip too hard, drawing a little blood. Sighing, she slid her eyes closed. She needed to stop fretting and start accepting the inevitable.
A chiming interrupted her thoughts, and she pulled herself from her rumination as she reached a shaky hand toward her phone. She blew out a breath before she rubbed her thumb against the button to light the display.
As long as she didn’t turn on the screen, there was hope. But the minute she read the message, she may find herself disappointed. Ava Collins didn’t owe her anything. She hated that she’d even reached out, requesting a favor after not keeping in touch with the woman. But desperate times…
She finally forced herself to click on the display. She didn’t want to wait too long and lose the opportunity to have a conversation with Ava if she hadn’t flat-out refused the request or dodged it.
She read the message on the screen. Hey Julia! No worries. I haven’t exactly been excellent at keeping in touch either. Your message sounds kind of dire. How can I help?
Julia blew out a sigh of relief—she hadn’t refused her. But that didn’t mean she’d actually agree to anything Julia was about to ask.
She pressed her lips together as she typed another message. Yeah, it sort of is. I can text it all to you, but it may be easier to explain over the phone. But since I’m asking you for a favor, I’ll work however you’d like.
She sent the message and stared at her screen as she awaited a response. No chat bubble appeared. Maybe she’d missed her opportunity, and Ava had left her phone behind for another project.
“Come on, Ava,” she whispered.
