get you to a hospital!" Chanel's voice was a high

Eleanore. "How could you be

ted her, her voice flat and c

aught up. She took in the scene-Eleanore pale and defian

yelled, planting herself in front of Eleanore like a

furious, still fixed on Eleanore. He spoke to Chanel, but his wo

t an ex-wife. Just a thing that was not behaving as it shou

ling her friend's arm. She wouldn't

ow. He watched them go, a dark expressio

re's phone rang. It

. Mr. Sterling requests your presence at a family

g that I decline," Eleanor

to remind you of the non-disclosure agreement. Your actions in a public space last night could

hort, bitter sound. "

ick said smoothly. "Furthermore, Mr. Sterling is prepared to

Dollars. To atte

t. It was a command, wrapped in money and

growing inside her. She needed this capital to jump-start her

transferred?" she asked

of your verbal agreem

anore said.

r, her phone buzzed with another wire tra

nothing. It was all just a series of numbers. Her relationship w

silent, gleaming Rolls-Royce, pu

ening gown. Her makeup was flawless, her expression serene. She loo

and slid in, not looki

otten ache in his chest. Then he remembered she was only here beca

his voice cold as he started the engine