it, Emily. Learn to be understanding. It suits you better." He took Jayden's han

sn't being understandin

ar nearby to wait for Nolan. My

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aught. Nova

ven in a candid shot, turning from a conference table, phone pressed to his ear. I c

an, the other party in the merger. "Mr. Tanaka, Mr. Carter's

o not feel disrespected. In fact, we admire Mr. Carter's passion. This aligns with certain aspects of ou

ed me for ten years, always putting me first, his love a quiet, constant presence

's grand pronouncements of love were empty air

rly sentimental. Now, reading them, I saw the raw, unwavering affection in every line. They weren't jus

, one by one, the h

uquet of white roses a

led. Behind the fl

id, a wide, dazzling smile on h

nk. It felt... foreig

at my silence. "You... you di

mile this time. "Not a cha

st closing time. The same slightly bored attendant fro

ore meaningful than any elaborate wed

gant diamond band onto my fin

as we stepped out into the Vegas twilight. "I took the liberty

use was mine, a gift from my parents, my sanctuary. Bryce had always talked about

own car. "I may have had to reroute my jet. It's currently on its way to Van Nuys

ighthearted laugh. "

press me about Bryce, didn't ask for details. He just... was there. Solid,

alibu house. The lights were on. Strange. I a

ive, put a hand on

d to the front door.

od ran