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“He’s a great boss. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed your birthday trip yesterday.” All of the coldness melts away. It’s not the first time I’ve seen Jade’s warm effect on someone.

“It was amazing, thank you,” Jade smiles.

“I’m glad. When Kaine asked me to book our private plane last week without knowing where you were going to go, I was worried. It can be hard to plan ahead, since the weather’s been a bit crazy lately.”

“No, it was wonderful. Couldn’t have been better.”

“I’m glad,” my secretary beams.

I press on Jade’s back and we start to make our way to the elevator.

Suddenly, Jade stops and spins back in Jem’s direction.

“Wait. Did you say you booked the plane last week?”

“Sure did, he spent a lot of time wondering what to do for your birthday. I think he picked the right thing.”

Jade looks at me, her forehead steadily crinkling into a frown, her eyes darting back and forth, trying to put her thoughts together. I’m not sure what she’s confused about.

“But, but the other night when I told you it was my birthday, you acted like you didn’t know. How did you know it was my birthday? I never tell anyone.”

Shit.