A Bold Request

Paige's loaded question instantly put me on guard. I shot her a calm look. "No, why do you ask?"

Paige gave a little "oh," her disappointment written all over her face. "Mr. Ashford's business is massive. Didn't he give you a few extra properties when you split?"

"He did, just not in Morvan," I replied, keeping my tone cool.

Paige's eyes sparkled as she looked at me, then she put on a troubled fac