unadulterated rage. He had millions. He had power. He had every advanta

ent out and found the lowest, most pathetic man y

his face contorted with fury. "The allia

e guest was gone. "Marrying some... nobody. Since you've chosen to live in the

losed ar

eady. Ca

r or her stepmother. His eyes were fixed on Jenni

ke a bet,

om wen

terling around. On her own. Without yo

publicly admit to your infidelity. Every de

And why would I ever agree

reach his eyes. "What'

eaming at him to accept, to crush this n

t not only will you fail to destroy her company, but you'll find that Hayes Corp is the one that's been built on a foundation of sand." He paused, le

ed as if he'd

. "You're both insane," he said, stalking tow

s voice. He slammed his fist on the coffe

an annulment today and you will go to Jennings and you will beg for his forgiveness. Or you will

he looked at her stepmother's triumphant smirk. In that moment, any linge

ce. "I don't need your money. I don't n

nd, and walked towards the d

r father yelled after her. "You'll g

w down. She di

en swallowed by dark, bruised-looking clouds. A cold, stead

er and hair in seconds. By the time they reached her car, they were both dri

rain on the roof. Addie gripped the steering wheel, her knuckles white, and stared th

at was no lo

used to let the tears fall. Not yet. Not when she

er, a solid, quiet presence in the passen

et out a shaky breath and tu

ome," she s

er hers on the gear shift. Just for a

lright," he said qu

," she sai

he faintest trace of a smile on h

, Hurley watched the grand house

on his thighs, slow