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.
lips tightened just slightly. That
hadn’t acted immediately upon receiving the news last night. She glanced at the hearty breakfast spread out on the table before
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 attentions but couldn’t help feeling resentful. Why must it be her, with
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 well–known? Why would Sophia go
Sophia is impulsive.
close.”
the women’s tactics distasteful. But then she thought, if she
her words.
Sophia was taken to
the spoon, “Let the other Rowlands beg
knew her standing wasn’t enough to involve Max. It had to be
evident, and she frowned again, “Do you know why Emily is targeting Brielle? Is there a history between
a moment and replied honestly, “Both
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