wake, his sharp eyes instantly finding Dann

ened on instinct, her ner

d boardrooms. He could make people flinch wi

question was direct, every sy

ill through her. Despite the fear, something deeper inside

oice barely more than a whisper.

ehind his desk, tapping out a rhythm with his fingers. He didn't

nvestigation shows it was a setup. Every other woman who tried to see you last night was tur

t flicker of doubt crossing his face.

smine clinging to the air the night before, nothing lik

irm nod. "I reviewed the hotel's security feed thi

ed to life. The word "Grandma" flashed ac

s done, you need to step up and take responsibility. You're not getting any you

his temples and let out a qu

ung up an

ife, determined to see him settled. However, he could

inally spoke. "Buy some gifts fo

.

he mountain of elegant boxes piled high in t

read out before her, but the item that made her pulse race wa

'd like you to visit her soon with her grandso

anna accepted the ring with a practic

n the drive than Danna rushed to call her mother, Mari

aight from the Ward family!" Danna couldn't ke

ook at the craftsmanship on that ring. It's definitely not ordinary. Cl

ker of worry crept into Danna's expression. "Bu

th old resentment. "At this point, what can Kiera do? If people know she's

ic believe he took your virginity, the Wards never would

what to do," Danna sai

ver. Just play nice for now. There's still more at stak

ance, Danna nodded

s voice came through t

nto the role of the concerned sister. "Kiera, where did you disappear to last night? I waited for you in the

her voice filled with false concern abou

e name Oliver uttered while he was pleasuring himself, it was impos

The key card wouldn't work, so I just went home. No

p my role as bridesmaid. I'll go get

s pleasant mask fell away, replac

ittering with a cold, scheming light. "Just wait. I'll make