THE RISE OF JORDAN RIVERS

THE HOTEL SAGA

Derrick maintained mutism for a minute. He felt like he had spilled more than he should have. He did not want to reveal his real intentions for being there. Ana and Jordan were not supposed to get wind of the reasons behind his visit and what he wanted. He knew that messing something up would result in severe consequences that he could not bear—they would lose millions worth of investment, and Mr. De’Luka would chop his head off if he made things more difficult for him than they already were.

And Ana? She would never forgive him. He did not want to imagine the messed-up situation of their plan. He stood to lose everything if he screwed up. He would even prefer failing to convince Ana and leaving with the secrets still safe with him rather than disclosing the truth. He could never risk that, even as the last ace up his sleeve to win Ana.

“I am still waiting, Derrick! How has Jordan ruined my life?” Ana asked again.

He shook his head. “I heard all about the saga at your family’s hotel