"No problem. Go ahead."

Vince agreed without a second thought.

Jessica quickly typed her message on her phone.

"Don't let him know I'm living here."

Seeing those words, Vince's smile deepened.

He gave her an OK sign.

Jessica finally felt her nerves settle. She couldn't fight Timothy's power alone, but at least she could lean on someone else for help.

She had no idea what kind of friendship Vince and Timothy shared, but it was obvious Vince wasn't afraid to go up against him.

That was all she needed.

much time—just a month. After that, the divorce would be final, and

didn't press her for details. Once Jessica agreed to attend the Zimmerman family's birthday dinner, he simply said his goodbyes and

apartment, Vince glanced back at the closed door and

going to get

Night fell.

breeze-just the right temperature, and a

the airport, Timothy greeted Mr. Smith. For Sheila's sake, he'd arranged a welcome

be company for the guest

still nursing his own anger. He hadn't intended to show up that evening,

was no secret that of Timothy's closest friends, Kane was always the most loyal

for Yates and

younger, Vince's little sister and Sheila had never gotten along, while Yates's father and Vince's father had been army buddies-bonded for life. Yates had even been promised to Vince's sister as a child,

was his own sister, after

household kept its old traditions. Sheila was raised with all the etiquette and polish expected of someone from a wealthy family. Add her

it still couldn't compare to her friendship

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