CHAPTER 49: BONDING OVER THE DEAL

Simon’s Point of View

I scrolled through my laptop, studying Boyce Wright—the investor we had traveled all this way to meet. I had prepared a proposal for him, reading all the company documents and his profile as if my future depended on it. In a way, it kind of did. My plan was set, get Dad to accept payment for the debt and dissolve the contract. But I had to stay in his good graces if I wanted to succeed. For a big part of my life, I had lived mostly by myself, trusting no one. But with Lily, I didn’t have to be alone anymore. I found a partner, someone I wanted to share my life with. I was so engrossed, my eyes glued to the screen, that I didn’t notice when she wrapped her arms around my shoulders.

“Good morning, my love,” her sweet voice rang in my ears.

“Good morning,” I said, my lips forming a smile as her warm body pressed against mine.

“What are you doing?” she asked, her eyes darting to my laptop screen.

“Just doing my homework on our investor,” I explained.

“Oh,