A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 412

For the past hour and a half, Hamilton had all but worn a trench in the lobby carpet. Every half hour, he’d send his butler to the front desk to ask for an update. More than once, he’d nearly stormed out, but the thought of that document kept him tethered in place.

By the time he drained his third glass of water, Hamilton’s patience was well and truly exhausted.

“Does a meeting really have to take this long?” he snapped as the receptionist approached once again.

“I’m terribly sorry for keeping you waiting, Mr. Quincy. Please, follow me.” The receptionist’s professional smile never faltered as she led Hamilton to the elevator.

She pressed the button for his floor and offered him another polite smile as the doors slid shut, only returning to her station once the elevator had whisked him away.

Upstairs, someone was already waiting outside the elevator, ready to show him the way.

Only then did Hamilton’s scowl soften a fraction.

At the office door, the assistant opened it and gestured for Hamilton to enter. His butler tried to follow, but the assistant blocked him with a

raised hand.

“What’s the meaning of this?” Hamilton’s eyes narrowed.

“I’m sorry, but Mr. Tate has requested that only you go in, Mr. Quincy. It is an office, after all–if anything were to go missing, things could get

complicated. I’m sure you understand?”

smile was polite, but

my butler

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when you scheduled the appointment, you

hand trembled

head, sacrificing his own dignity so Hamilton could proceed

Max’s way of taking revenge–and worse, he’d handed him the opportunity on a silver platter. The thought made his chest tighten with frustration, but he had no choice

a reception office.

is here,”

door.

in,” came the

Hamilton a slight smile, held the door, and gestured for

a cold huff, tapping his cane against the floor with a sharp rap

wait. Work’s been madness lately.” Max stood to

well–tailored suit.

the room, making

on the sofa, not

What do you want for the document?” Hamilton didn’t wait for pleasantries, dropping onto the sofa with a heavy

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