r can be demanding," he said evenly, his tone softening. "But you're still the person

elyn answered

inued, "I've already taken care of the arrangements

on left Roselyn momentarily disor

hesitation, "You just came back, so take it easy fo

ee years. Putting you in a high position right away would stir up ob

to Roselyn's lips,

d through despite his control. "You went through a lot those past three years abro

take shape. It turned out someone among the Warren family und

staying now? Let me have the address. I'll come get you

only wanted to slip back into Radena quietly, to exist

etreat, Roselyn sent him the address to Vista Residences once the call e

tream branch and get Kevin to back you," she snapped. "Instead of saying a word about it, you somehow

Apex Stream. If you were stepping in as the Warren Group's CFO, I

I have no intention of letting the Warren family-or Kevin-know about Apex Stream. Once t

vestment firm, quietly accumulated capital, and then steadily branched into multiple industries as

ss night and calculated risk she had

eanwhile, he went from one woman to the next. Then, when it was time for him to consider a neat, strategic marriage, you suddenly became an inconvenience. As for what happened three years

sbelief. "Roselyn, tell me-what are

hrough Roselyn's gaze as she spoke evenly. "The Warren famil

a free pass to hurt you whenever it suits them? Don't kid yourself-I

fting a hand to halt her. "Kevin is hosting a welc

.

ty surged awake beneath a blaze of ne

a red Porsche 911 burst onto the road,

doors, fine dining, curated entertainment, and quiet indulgence blended seamlessly, with entry lim

their outlines familiar yet strangely distant, her thoughts drifting far from

ald necklace-the one that mirrors your pendant-sold at an auction not too long ago? After pulling more favors than I car