Franklin Roth had been buried in work these past few months, ever since that unexpected encounter with Cassie. Even when he tried to distract himself, her face kept flashing in his mind at the oddest times, something he refused to admit even to himself. Last month, he'd gone to Chicago to celebrate his and his twin brother's birthday. It was the first time he'd ever celebrated away from home, away from family traditions, and honestly, he didn't even know why he agreed to it. Maybe he just needed a change of scenery. Maybe he wanted to create memories with Frederick that didn't involve boardrooms and silent competition. He wasn't sure. To his surprise, the organization of the party was the first thing Sienna ever did that he actually approved of. For once, it wasn't some

