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

You'll figure it out," Yates said, and the

his phone as the dial tone

to

it out,

money was still at home.

Timothy's eyes widened. He quickly dialed Secretary

to check Mrs. Foster's bank statements—the card I used to transfer two

sir. I'll get on

Timothy paced anxiously, waiting.

through Twitter posts about Timothy feverishly promoting Jessica's film. She'd bitten her lower lip so hard

had

an animated feature. Sheila hadn't seen the film herself, but even from the trailers

it succeeded, Jessica's name would be everywhere

with jealousy, fists clenched so tightly her knuckles ached. She had worked so

projects she'd participated in

had completely

ever have room for her in his

Sheila made

you help

as her phone rang. She hurried over

She picked up immediately.

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

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