Chapter 284

RYAN KNOCKED ON HIS boss' door.

"You wanted to see me, Zain?" He'd almost made it to the elevator before the office manager called him back.

"Yes. Sit." Zain glanced up from his computer. His hair was longer and the stubble on his chin was more of a beard. "Today's Tuesday, right?"

"It has been all day, yeah. Working a little too much lately?" Ryan sank into the guest chair.

"Trying to get ahead so I can go on this vacation." Zain grimaced.

"Wow, has hell frozen over?"

"No." Zain's terse replies didn't invite further questioning.

If anyone deserved a vacation, it was Zain. He'd developed the Seattle branch of the company and fostered the growth of the teams, but it came with a heavy price. Zain worked twice as hard as any of them and he was still a newlywed. His wife was sweet and terribly understanding, but everyone had their limits. Hell, Ryan wanted out of here so he could go home and maybe surprise Carson.