4
It wasn’t even late, but I felt exhausted. Eliza noticed, gave me a look, and went out, returning with some of my
“How’d you know I like these?” I asked, surprised.
favorite takeout.
Eliza grinned, tapping my head. “What, you’re not hungry? That’d be weird after all that.”
“Rena never noticed, did she? In seven years, she never knew what you like to eat. But she knows what her new guy likes.”
I hesitated, sensing Eliza was trying to tell me something. Then she lit a cigarette, smoke curling around us. “Think about it, Tyler. I’ve got more to offer you than she ever did.”
“Why me? You could have anyone.”
“You’re worth it, Tyler. You’re just missing a little boost, and I can give you that.”
I put down my chopsticks, reached out a hand. “Alright. Let’s get engaged.”
Eliza grinned, “Good. Three days from now, then.” She leaned in, lowering her voice. “Plus, you’ve got the Caldwell Corporation behind you now. Go after what you want.”
