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.

through Max’s eyes, and his lips tightened just

upon receiving the news last night. She glanced at the hearty breakfast spread out on the table before sitting

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,

coughs and dabbing her mouth with a napkin, she sipped some warm broth and then asked, “Is it Brielle? The young lady from the Haywood family? I haven’t been to a social event

impulsive. Rumor has it she’s avenging Miss Emily.

close.”

involved in such messes, finding them tedious and the women’s tactics distasteful. But

her words.

taken to

other Rowlands beg

knew her standing wasn’t enough to involve Max.

know why Emily is targeting

moment and replied honestly, “Both are with

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