Asher Once I’ve dropped off Ivy at her office, I spend over an hour sorting through her list and filtering out possible leads until I have to get ready for my business meeting with Sage and the investors. After putting everything away, I change into a new suit and take my bike to the restaurant. I see Tariq standing next to Sage and another woman as soon as I step through the doors. Sage smiles and gestures to the familiar male, “Asher, you already know Aidan’s cousin, Tariq Santos, CEO of STC and…” she gestures to the petite woman with ebony skin, wild curly hair and astute eyes, “and this is Joy Wilson, CEO of WilFox Technologies.” I bow respectfully to our guests, “Thank you for taking the time to meet with me,” I look at Tariq, “It’s good to see you again. I’m glad to see that a re