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Chapter One
Landon
“You need a vacation,” Adam said
I was pacing
“I know”
“A real vacation Not one that lasts forty-eight hours”
I laughed because that was an accurate description of ht hand, Adaotiations for a partnership with another important player in the software industry For the next feeeks, everyone would be focusing on paperwork and celebrating I wasn’t needed for either, and I was exhausted Theto this point had been intense
“You’re right Taking teeks off wouldn’t be a bad idea”
Adam widened his eyes “Are you serious?”
I paced the office so to the hich was , with a generous view of the city I spent h this , I’d always felt less removed fro on outside
“No You’re right The co to the top of the industry had required work Staying there required even more work
“Landon, teeks isn’t extended We have people who take a year-long leave of absence Part of the generous benefits you’re offering, remember? But teeks is a miracle for you”
I finally stopped pacing, focusing on Ada here?”
“Of course That’s why you hired ht hand, best friend, and all-around do-gooder”
I cocked a brow “I can’t tell if you’re looking for a raise or just compliments”
“Maybe both Or maybe neither and I just want your sorry ass out of San Jose before you burn out Where do you want to go? Bahamas? Bali? Mexico?”
I shook my head I didn’t need any exotic destination I knew exactly where I wanted to go: hos were still there So was my nephew It had been over four years since I’d spent more than two days in a roith them Ever since my wife passed away, I’d focused on work
“Nah, LA I want to spend some time with my family”
“That’s great I can count on Val to throw your phone in the ocean if you overdo answering ‘urgent’ e- air quotes around the word urgent
“Don’t give her any ideas,” I warned My twin sister Valentina had too many ideas as it was I reached for ht now”
Adam understood the dismissal and left the room I dialed
“Congratulations,” she exclaimed before I even had a chance to open ht? How are you celebrating?”