Meanwhile, Jake had no idea Laura and Jeb had been married. Laura remains the mystery woman who resurfaces in his life, like his long-lost wife, Emily.
His feelings for her were complicated—a disturbing combination of sadness, shame, and an odd new desire he couldn't define.
Despite being engaged to Eve Young, his thoughts went back to Laura. He couldn't help but wonder whether there was more to her than she revealed, and her likeness to Emily gnawed at him constantly.
Jake had begun discreetly pursuing Laura without Jeb's and Eve Young's knowledge. He would make reasons to run into her at work, loitering in the corridors for too long or initiating unrelated talks.
"CEO Lewis, is there anything I can help you with?" Laura asked, wondering why he would be in M. Entertainment when his office was in the adjoining building.
"Hello, Laura. I saw this when I returned from a meeting with a client. I thought about your daughter; she probably would like it."
