Chapter 23

Zayn had just walked out of the meeting room when he saw the message from Zachary. The last time they had spoken was two years ago, on the day they had their argument. What had they fought about? It felt so distant now that he couldn't quite recall. He only knew that Zachary had gone abroad after the fight. Sitting back in his office chair, Zayn's thoughts drifted to the days when he and Zachary were still in school. Their families had been neighbors. Martha and Karen were best friends, so he and Zachary grew up together. They had always been close until Julie came into the picture. It was a classic love triangle. The office door suddenly swung open. "Zayn." Stewart walked in with an exaggerated, eager smile. Zayn looked up, his gaze cold. "What is it?" Stewart grinned slyly. "Did you call me this morning?" Zayn nodded. Stewart leaned in a little closer and lowered his voice. "Is it about Julie? Don't worry, I just did what any good cousin would do." Hearing that, Zayn's