Icy Rejection

As Sloane tried to walk away, Nolan cut her off, blocking her path. "Hey, we're classmates, so of course I've heard about your family's situation. You've been out of Alderbay for a decade, bet you don't even know how things work around here anymore. My dad's got a new gig, he's..."

Nolan leaned in and lowered his voice. "He's basically the deputy director of the Construction Bureau. That land your