He didn't believe it for a second.

She'd reacted to him before-more than once.

What exactly was she after?

She'd already taken his body. Did she want his heart now, too?

Timothy's usual elegance had darkened, a shadow of gloom settling over him.

Seeing him unmoved, Jessica strode forward, intent on snatching the case from his hands.

Suddenly, Timothy's grip tightened. His voice was low and steady. "Jessica."

Jessica flicked her eyes up, meeting the cold, brooding look in his.

Both their hands were locked around the handle, neither willing to let go.

She was the first to relent. Her slender fingers released the case, anger flashing

in her dark eyes. "Timothy, did you plan to break your promise from day one?"

He'd never intended to go back on his word.

But fine. He wasn't about to squabble with her. It's not as if he cared about her money.

then handed the

games-he was curious to

only a month, after

He could play along.

took the box and headed straight

didn't expect Timothy to unfreeze her bank account. Even if he did, she wouldn't trust putting her

power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew if, on a whim, he'd pull the same

find her own way to secure the

Sallie standing on the step, supporting Phelps, who was

his face turned

voice sharp and scolding. "You've got some

his grandfather's voice

cold glance and tried to walk

of

dared

in Phelps. When

cane,

widened in shock. She raised the cash box,

heard the dull thud of wood

wrapped

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