Chapter 126

Aubree pulled out a cigarette, her fingers deftly flicking a lighter to life as she brought the flame to the tip. A perfect smoke ring drifted from her lips, her eyes brimming with mocking curiosity to see just how far Andrew would go for Tessa,

Andrew had always looked down on petty catfights, yet now, standing amidst a gaggle of women, he seemed utterly at ease.

Across the crowd, Aubree caught Brielle’s gaze. With an unspoken agreement, neither made a move to greet the other. Aubree nonchalantly gestured towards the inside of the venue, signaling she would head in first.

Brielle nodded in understanding, preferring not to have Aubree witness Andrew’s defense of Tessa. With a casual stride, Aubree walked away, leaving the brewing storm behind her.

Andrew watched her leave without a word or a hint of guilt. After all, a fling could never hold a candle to true love. His lips pressed together as he thought of Brielle and the looming presence of Max behind her. The apology he had promised was still pending.

He took a deep breath, rarely speaking with such patience to an arm candy. “Name your price for compensation, as long as it’s not too outrageous, I’ll meet it.”

clear to all those present, sparking surprise among the crowd who knew Andrew’s temper to be quite

but quickly realized Andrew was backing her up. It was clear that Tessa was his priority. Her

and clinging to the issue would only provoke Andrew.

face a losing battle, but then, crisp and clear, Brielle spoke up, “Thirty million, transferred to my

“Mr. Clements, what do you

the indignity of being blatantly extorted. He’d battled through storms and strife over the years, never suffering such audacity.

silence fell. Phones were sneakily recording, spreading

Brielle, placing it in her outstretched palm. Leaning in close, his voice was a chilling whisper, “Remember this. You’re getting

just a private exchange,

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