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
the news last night. She glanced at the hearty breakfast spread out on
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 attentions but couldn’t help feeling resentful. Why must it be her, with a constitution so delicate that
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
maid shook his head, “Miss Sophia is impulsive. Rumor has
close.”
in getting involved in such messes, finding them tedious and the women’s tactics distasteful. But
her words.
was taken to the police station last
her fingertips lightly gripping the spoon, “Let the other Rowlands beg for my help first, then I’ll
to involve
know why Emily
a moment and replied honestly, “Both are with Dorsey International. It’s probably
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