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Sammy only knew bits and pieces, mostly from late–night conversations when Zynn had been drinking. She never really sounded angry–just… regretful.
Zynn used to say they might’ve had a future if either of them had reached for it.
She’d chosen to climb, to be better. He wanted someone who could always be there. They’d gone their separate ways. No hard feelings. Just bad timing.
And now, somehow, he was back.
“Where is Gavin staying?” Chase asked.
Sammy thought for a moment. “He’s not a local. Came to Gennemont with Zynn when they were just starting out. Went abroad a few years back. Came back with the Cliff Haven design team. Doesn’t have a permanent place here. Most likely a hotel.”
And with a team like that, it wouldn’t be cheap.
Cliff Haven was out in the middle of nowhere. The best hotel nearby was barely three stars. No way that’d be acceptable. Odds were, they were staying downtown.
“Start checking all the five–star hotels in the city. Zynn’s probably with him.”
Sammy was already a step ahead. The moment she lost contact with Zynn, she suspected Gavin was involved.
She sighed. “Got it.”
“Oh, and–Patrick’s here,” she added before leaving.
Wendy slumped against Chase’s shoulder with a groan. “Why did we sign him again?”
The guy hadn’t even made them money yet, and he was already making demands.
And of course he had to fall for one of their top executives.
“Is what they say about Patrick true?” Chase had asked Melody to run a background check.
The old rumors–about what had happened to him early in his career–weren’t just rumors.
Wendy nodded. “Yeah. It happened. But he’s a man. It didn’t impact his career the way it might’ve if he were a woman. He climbed his way back. No one can use it against him now.”
She thought Chase was worried about public perception.
But he shook his head. “No, I’m thinking about Zynn. Even without the ex, would she ever be okay with Patrick’s past?”
“Good question.”
They only had a few minutes of peace before a knock came at the door.
Victor’s voice came through. “Madam Wendy.”
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“Come in,” Wendy called with another sigh
Victor held the door for Patrick, who stepped inside in a pale suit. If Wendy remembered right, he had a car shoot earlier that day.
“You’ve got a shoot tomorrow. Shouldn’t you be resting?” she asked.
Patrick took the seat across from them. After a glance at Chase, he said, “There’s something I need to talk to you about.”
Chase stood. “I’ll give you two privacy.”
Patrick interrupted. “You’re her husband, Mr. Gu. It’s fine.”
Victor handed him a folder and stepped out.
“This is about Zynn?” Wendy asked.
Chase poured tea for him.
Patrick nodded. “You already know how I feel. I don’t want anyone standing in my way. Especially not Gavin. What do you know about him?”
Wendy didn’t normally meddle in employee relationships. But Zynn was more than just an employee–she was a friend.
“Let’s be clear, Patrick. I know you’ve got feelings. But I’m not the type to serve up Zynn just to keep you happy. That’s not how I work. And you wouldn’t have come to Quinn Group if you didn’t already know that.”
“Of course.” He nodded. “I wouldn’t force anything. I just wanted to talk about her past. That’s all
“Well, rest assured. She’s been single for years. Gavin’s the only loose thread.”
Wendy met his gaze. “Victor’s probably told you already–they dated. Broke up after Gavin cheated. It was peaceful enough, but I don’t see her going back.”
Patrick said nothing, lost in thought.
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