Chapter 45: The Last Shot

Alex cursed under his breath as he rushed into the restaurant, already running late for the critical meeting with their potential foreign investors. He couldn't believe he'd nearly jeopardized this make-or-break opportunity just because of an enticing woman he didn't even get her number.

The documents they needed were safely in his briefcase, but Alex's nerves were still fried. How would he explain his tardiness to Liam without revealing he'd been sidetracked by that mystery woman Brenda? His business partner would never let him live it down.

Of course, neither Alex nor Liam had any idea that Brenda was best friends with Ava, the woman they were counting on to help salvage their company's future and save Liam's mother. As far as they knew, it was all just an incredibly fortunate coincidence. 

"Sorry I'm late," Alex panted, sliding into the booth across from Liam. "Traffic was a nightmare."