thing in this place was bought with my own money, wh

thought. She had pulled stunts like this more than once. The only new twist was

er truly cut ties with him. A little coaxing, a few sweet words, and

upset about yesterday, aren't you? That was my fault. I'm

, pulled a disinfectant wipe from her bag, and scrubbed

, but her actions were

reatening voice, "Do you really have to put

d of hearing? I said we're done. Should I hir

ed. behind them, unable

rk my words-if you walk out of this door today, d

movers. "Keep going, everyone! The quicke

was nearly emptied of everything, n

ut chuckle dryly, furious and stunned. He would wait and

arp, Kiera reache

t, looked as if he had walked straight out of a luxury boutique display. Every line of

im gracefully. "Have

shake of his head. "

shall w

cour

again, her mind reeling. She had r

umber. I have some matters to take care

e and, before stepping away, said quietly, "If

ause. An unfamiliar warmth sp

e her problems, yet it had been so long sinc

faint smile touching her li

, Kiera was back a

e gates while the butler went in to report her arrival. O

ursts of laughter from her uncle's

ed inside, the cheer

ght to Vance Gordon and held

. You once made me a promise;