Royce had gone digging through the community surveillance and even sent Zane to check the cameras along nearby streets. But of course, he couldn't keep his mouth shut. "What's next? Control freak mode? Straight-up creepy stalker? You really playing the obsessive CEO card with the girl you love? Do you seriously think you're some invincible main character from a w*******l? Better pray Eleanor doesn't bump into some sweet, caring, drop-dead gorgeous guy on the way—she might just dump you and rewrite your whole sad narrative." Every word hit Ethan straight in the gut. It didn't take much to push him over the edge. "Get lost!" Royce paid the price immediately—his lifelong buddy sent him flying with a single well-aimed kick. He crashed to the ground so gracelessly that even

