The One He Let Go

de

ond his years in music. I adjusted my tie, glancing at my reflection one last t

so perfectly it was hard to look at him sometimes. Aiden had always been sensitive, but it was a trait I couldn't allow him to carry into adult

here like that?" I ask

idn't answer. I didn't press further. If Kate had

y creativity. I didn't dwell on it, though. I had reinvented myself, diving into the clothing business. My fame and global fan base ha

ing breakfast on the table. She smiled when she

said, leaning down

e replied, but her

a quick sip of coffee. "I'm running

. "Again? You're miss

stopping to look back.

didn't have time to calm her. Sliding into the car, I

were already in position. They greeted me

by the elevator. "Good morning, sir,"

tor doors closed, I glanced at him

moment before pulli

at 9 AM, a lunch appointment with the i

g important. "The models-were

es darted

a replacement. All the professional mod

th the surface. I hated inefficiency, but I

is the

ir," he

arply. "Find a replacement before the

and exited the office

taken an interest in politics. The idea of becoming a politician was enticing. After all, what was left fo

g back in my chair as the n

er position after a landslide victory. Kendra Lewis, a woman of remarkable in

anted to play, but this wasn't the kind of news that interested m

ng onto the desk. My eyes locked on

could

ll

ble. The same sharp features as Aiden, the same piercing chestnut eyes, the same

ing. "David!" I shouted, and h

s,

aid, pointing to th

d, confused

. She's been making headli

Kendra Lewis? Was this some kind of s

ing you can about

ted. "Sir, a

d, and he quickl

r victory speech. Her voice was steady, confident, and filled

why? But Kelly doesn't have that much power to compete in politics,

ts aside. No, this wasn't about und

then she owed me an expla