Scars Of A Broken Bond

“I spotted a man in their car, but he didn’t step out,” Jennie explained.

“Really?” Sabrina’s curiosity was piqued.

Bettie, focused on the road from the driver’s seat, casually commented, “I didn’t notice it at all.”

With a mischievous grin, Aylin teased, “Well, you were too busy ogling the handsome one!”

“I didn’t notice it either,” Sabrina confessed.

Bettie countered playfully, “What’s wrong with admiring someone handsome? Who wouldn’t want to? By the way, is he married?”

a moment and continued, “I’m not sure. I didn’t see a ring on his finger. But if he does get married,

determined tone, “You’ve got a point. So, I

taken aback,

pursuing him?” Aylin asked

said, “I did a bit of detective work before coming here. Want to

Sabrina leaned in with anticipation. “Tell

grin, Bettie revealed, “He’s not just any photographer. He’s one of the renowned and wealthy Fowler family in Violetholt. He used to live abroad, but last year, his father fell ill and called him back to take charge of the family

and Sabrina exchanged surprised glances and urged, “And

date, with the ulterior motive of passing our family’s assets to his illegitimate son. I couldn’t agree to that, of course. But I have no idea how to run

company and monitor my father’s behavior. That way, I won’t have to exert myself to gain control of the business and avoid the hassle of running it. Plus, Blayze’s family is influential, and he probably has no interest in our family’s assets. I