Chapter 84
He took a handkerchief and gently wiped her cheek.
Her skin was soft as petals, not just on her cheeks but all over. A girl like her deserved to be nurtured by power
and wealth.
Outside, a thunderclap broke the silence, and lightning split the sky. The rain began to pour down, quickly drenching the city.
Max sat on the edge of the bed, and as dawn approached, he slowly walked over to the floor–to–ceiling window. The raindrops hit the glass like a cascade of shattered diamonds, seemingly trying to capture the neon lights from outside.
At ten in the morning, Patrick gently pushed the door open. “President, the video conference is all set up.”
Max nodded, rubbing his temples as he stepped out of the bedroom. There would be three meetings today, ones he was supposed to attend in person. Instead, he had stood up all the executives last night.
shadow passed through Max’s eyes, and his lips
night. She glanced at the hearty breakfast spread out on the table
with the season’s must–have item, a tradition that had become almost ceremonial over the years. Yesterday, Andrew had sent over a designer watch, and the envy it sparked was palpable. Ever since her engagement to the Clements clan, Andrew’s gifting had become habitual. Tessa, frail since childhood, relished Andrew’s
Brielle? The young lady from the Haywood family? I
“Miss Sophia is impulsive. Rumor has it she’s avenging Miss
close.”
had no interest in getting involved in such messes, finding them tedious and the women’s tactics distasteful. But then she thought, if she could resolve this, everyone would see just how much Andrew
her words.
taken to the police station last
her fingertips lightly gripping the spoon, “Let the other Rowlands beg for my help first, then I’ll call Andrew.”
her standing wasn’t enough to involve Max.
frowned again, “Do you know why Emily
maid considered for a moment and replied honestly, “Both are with Dorsey International. It’s probably a professional
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