information, their conversation flowing ea

n a surge of blind rage, he stepped forward again, physicall

evine, your behavior is unprof

s! Your technology, your ideas-they were developed while you worked at

n our employment contract stated that my ideas were your property? Besides

hough low, was at

ate, hurried over. Not to de-esca

n was good to you. Now you turn around, seduce other men, and

n's expression flicker. Though he trusted his gut abo

ith a knife when a soft, feminine voi

ink evening gown and wore an expression of perfect, g

oline on a fire. More people star

up, her face a mask of a wounded victim. "Caddie? Why

ple, dramatic conclusion: a desperate ex-girlfriend crashing a

e had been wondering when she'd get the chance to deal with them

know things have been hard for you since you left Julien, Caddie, but you can't

e bigger person and nailed Caddie to the c

le through the crowd, al

ot dumped. No wonder she'

t, but I guess you

arrogance. He accepted her narrative, watching Caddie with cold

Kiersten grew bolder. Her eyes swept over Cadd

her hand flying to her mouth in feigned shock. "But y

an. It's his final masterpiece, a one-of-a-kind piece. It was sold to a mysterious

d. In this world, wearing a counterfeit w

onto Caddie's necklace, gazes f

d of doubt planted in his mind b

hant smirk playing on her lips. She was going to grind Caddi

ll, her expression serene in

y, she rais

hing on the hem of her gown. The memory of that slap in the courtyard was still fresh-t

o blo

. She touched the diamonds lightly, almost

nched in front of everyone. Worse,

iersten to the faces of the onlookers. Then, her

a cold, mocking smile gracing her lips. "Interesting. In