Suddenly her phone began to ring with a number she did not recognize. She almost declined the call because unknown numbers usually meant debt collectors or hospital bills.
“Hello?” she said after finally deciding to answer. “Is this Cassidy Thorne?” a calm man voice asked from the other end.
“Who is calling?” she asked while motioning for the boys to stay quiet. “My name is Maxwell Kendrick and I apologize for calling you without an introduction.”
Cassidy stood up so quickly that Mason almost slid off the sofa. “Why are you calling me?” she asked with a defensive tone.
“I was at a bistro earlier and I overheard your ex husband talking loudly about a wedding,” Maxwell said. “He mentioned your name and he spoke about a message he sent you regarding success.”
Cassidy felt a hot wave of humiliation wash over her as she gripped the phone. “Why does that matter to you?” she asked.
“I am the owner of the company where he works and what I heard concerned me deeply,” Maxwell explained. “He was bragging about how he wanted you to walk into the room feeling defeated.”