He was right.

It was the truth.

That's exactly the kind of person he was.

And that was why Jessica had always wanted to break free from him, to escape.

"Yates, thank you," she said quietly.

"No need to thank me. I'm not letting you off easy, either. We're competing fair and square," Yates replied.

Timothy's voice was hoarse. "Alright."

Yates had made himself perfectly clear. If Timothy still refused to change, then he really would lose Jessica forever.

Jessica had compromised for Herbert's sake, for Vince's sake—because she always tried to do the right thing, always thought of others.

But he hadn't.

He only wanted what he wanted.

He couldn't bear the thought of losing her, so he kept trying to trap her at his side, ignoring her feelings completely.

"I'm hanging up."

"Yates, wait."

could end the call. "Can you tell me how she invested in

figure it out," Yates said, and the

phone as the dial tone hummed

wanted him to figure it

could work it out,

the money was still at home.

Timothy's eyes widened. He quickly

need you to check Mrs. Foster's bank statements—the card

get on it right

Timothy paced anxiously, waiting.

posts about Timothy feverishly promoting Jessica's film. She'd bitten her lower lip so hard it was bleeding, a metallic taste

had fallen for

film herself, but even from the trailers and clips

name would be

her knuckles ached. She had worked so hard, but all anyone cared about was

projects she'd participated

completely

how could Timothy ever have room for her in

her phone, Sheila made a

help

phone rang.

She picked up immediately.

the early screenings, it's already a hit. I'm so happy for you,"

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