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It took ten days A grueling ten days of working on the Soar design Abby had never loved a project more than this She wasn’t sure she was ready to admit it openly, but it was true She awoke in the et to the office

There were so She felt as if part of her soul were invested in it It had to be the most beautiful creation she had made

Today was it Deacon and Cole would receive the final subled with nerves It was hard to decide what n to be chosen because she loved it, or wanting it to be chosen to give her the freedoht

Either way, it was enough to keep her stolas offered in the dining room

“Can I get you so else, ma’am?” he asked

She shook her head “No I don’t think I can eat”

Deacon rested his tablet next to him at the table “Is there a reason you have no appetite today?” He smirked

She wanted to slap that beautiful s how sexy he was

“I think you know exactly what is at stake today”

Cole s to be chosen”

Abby exhaled and s her when she least expected it “Thank you I guess I’ll know this afternoon”

“Whatever happens, we appreciate that you’ve worked hard for the foundation”

“Thank you” She folded her napkin in her lap There was no way she could eat the oo to the office thisalone?”

She looked at Cole first before seeking Deacon’s permission

She hadn’t been allowed to leave without an escort from HiTech, the mansion, or either of them