e man's rage wash over her without effect. She took anothe

is

erence, seemed to enrage him further. "You brat

mild as if she were discuss

?" Warren Foster bellowed. "Who gave you pe

in her cup. "My marriage, or lack th

dea how important the Hayes partnership is to this family? You

cold, sharp sound. "Apologize? Should I apologize for

ontinuing. "Or perhaps you already knew Ms. Price was back

rmed her suspicion. He had known. He had been willing to let his

ss is just a cost of doing business for you,"

!" he roared, changing the subj

cool, determined pitch. "But I won't be crawling.

d respond, she

e hotel suite was magnificent, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of Ve

ew she couldn't face her father in he

the city that catered to the ultra-w

arble and cascading crystal chandeliers. She walked into a bo

visible branding, and the faint, pale scar that ran along her jawline. A flicker of

gns. She selected a few pieces-a sharply tailored black pantsuit, a silk blouse in a d

tting rooms, a shrill voice cut thro

dear sister, fresh from bein

latest, flashiest runway look, stood with two similarly

oe Foster. Her half-sister. W

m head to toe. "What's the matter? Did Grant give you a l

Morgan Shaw, added, "Honestly, Chloe, she's just pathetic. Ta

ispered just loud enough for everyone to he

ers and the staff. The sales associate's expression

d at Chloe, her gaze steady and unnervingly ca

action at all. The sheer lack of it

nt. Then, she spoke, her voice quiet but car

ou fin