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.

his lips tightened just slightly. That kind of mistake was

receiving the news last night. She glanced at the

palpable. Ever since her engagement to the Clements clan, Andrew’s gifting had become habitual. Tessa, frail since childhood, relished Andrew’s attentions but couldn’t

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 in years. Is she

shook his head, “Miss Sophia is impulsive.

close.”

distasteful. But then she thought, if she could resolve

her words.

to the police station

lightly gripping the spoon, “Let the other Rowlands beg for my help first, then I’ll

wasn’t enough to involve Max. It had to

pallor was evident, and she frowned again, “Do you know why Emily is targeting Brielle? Is there

a moment and replied honestly, “Both are with

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