It was noon, and Jamie sat at a window seat in the most charming restaurant in Brookesville. Sunlight filtered through the glass, casting a soft golden hue around him. It enhanced his stunning appearance.

This lunch was a blind date arranged by Zoe, and Jamie had heard that the woman was involved in the business. He didn’t like career-oriented women, probably due to the shadow cast by someone from his past.

They had shared good times. When Jamie asked her if she wanted to be together, however,