Franklin's voice held something Nathaniel wasn't used to hearing from him, real concern. Not the sarcastic nor the commanding Alpha tone, and not the careless charm Franklin used on everyone else. No, this time it was genuine, and it made Nathaniel uneasy.
For a moment, Nathaniel wondered if he had misunderstood the man. Franklin Roth rarely showed emotions, and when he did, it was probably by accident.
But the protectiveness he showed toward Cassie couldn't be ignored, and Nathaniel wasn't sure what to do with that.
He needed Franklin's investment badly. One wrong step and their billion-dollar partnership could crumble. But he also didn't want to stand there pretending he wasn't curious.
Was Franklin interested in Cassie?
Nathaniel doubted it. Franklin Roth was the only m
