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Cleo sensed the tension in the meeting room. She was aware of it but had never told Vaughn about it. She did not know why she didn't.

Was it because Vaughn was Stella's ex-boyfriend and she did not want him to think about her anymore?

She recalled what Ryker had told her on the night of their family get-together. He snatched Stella away from Vaughn.

She cast a glance at Ryker, who was looking a