I left without giving Nolan another chance to speak.
I'd be lying if I said the clarification hadn't affected me.
'But what can I do?'
The real obstacle between us was no longer Vanessa or the things we had said in anger.
It was the fact that our parents had married.
Before I had time to sort through any of it, accusations of plagiarism erupted online.
My office phone shrilled.
When I answered, Martin Parker, one of our partners, said impatiently, "Audrey Lane, the internet is full of claims that you plagiarized someone else's work. Our brand isn't going down with you!"
I kept my voice steady.
"Mr. Parker, please calm down. What people are saying online isn't true. I'll investigate this as quickly as possible and give you an answer."
"An answer? I need results."
His voice sharpe
