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w across the v

o his widowed sister-in-law. She attached a photo of his discarded wedding ring and stated her immediate intention to divorce. S

director was asking for secondary confirmation

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a bright green li

expensive vanity. It hit the marbl

club in Manhattan, the heavy bass o

e was surrounded by Wall Street investors, celebrating

piercing alarm sound that cut

d the phone from his suit

ak from Katrina's camp. The smug smile on his face died instantly. The muscles in his jaw lock

is pale face. "Everyt

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ally sprinted toward

d behind him, Brandin began pacing fr

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les throbbed. He knew exactly what this meant. If this scandal leaked to the p

e estate in Long Island, Adelbert Mey

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ce on his mahogany desk suddenl

is face was pale, his breathing rushed. He was breaking d

elbert. The screen displayed the breaking media embargo: Katr

e stared at the screen. The veins on the back of h

He swung his cane violently. The heavy silver

hattered against the Persian rug. S

ff the bookshelves. "Track Coleton's car! Bring tha

fectly still. He watched his grandfather's explosio

concern. "Grandfather, should I contact th

haos to grab control of th

your clever little tricks to yourself, Jovani. Our only priority i

oleton's Aston Martin tore through t

mmed on the brakes in front o

teps, the cold autumn wind biting through his thin dress shirt. He j

door jer

as stained with tears. She looked fragile and terrified. Wit

tight. The scent of her delicate, floral perfume filled his

g her face into his shirt. She clung to him

outh to whisper a co

ed vibrating like a wild animal. The aggressive

ulled back slightly a

cy number. Coleton's stomach dropped to his knees

answer. "

is family!" Adelbert's roar blasted through the speaker, hitting Co

ash. His fingers trembled as he swi

t, plastered across a major news site, glared back

nd sheer panic slammed into

ed at the woman he was holding, finally realizing