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“I haven’t met them, but their story is kind of well–known in our circle, Jessica said, picking up on the fact that Rebecca wasn’t big on gossip and deciding to give her the scoop. “They tried to mess with the relationship between Charlotte and her brother, but it totally blew up in their faces.

Rebecca nodded, signaling that she got the gist.

She’d heard snippets about the Pierce family from her mom before.

There are only two kids in the younger generation of the Pierce family: the older brother and the younger sister. Everyone in their circle knows that Ms. Jensen and her brother don’t really get along.

Brian and Jasmine were probably hoping to get on William’s good side by bringing Charlotte down a notch.

After all, compared to Charlotte, who hardly ever bothers showing up at work, William–the CEO of Pierce Group–is the real asset here.

But what they didn’t see coming was that, while Charlotte and William seem at odds on the surface, when outsiders come poking around, those siblings always team up together.

“Just keep an eye on those two from now on,” Jessica said, giving her a heads–up. “I’m not always around, so stay wary, and steer clear of them whenever you can.”

Rebecca nodded. “Okay.”

“Let’s move somewhere more private so we won’t be bothered,” Jessica said, knowing Rebecca liked a quieter vibe.

Rebecca was just about to say yes when a stylish woman in a crisp white suit, high heels, and sleek long hair walked up to them. She called out, “Rebecca?”

Rebecca nodded. “Yeah.”

She recognized her immediately.

According to the Quinn family files, Max Quinn, CEO of the Quinn Group, had a personal assistant named Winston–a woman whose reputation for efficiency was well–known.

“Mr. Quinn would like to see you,” Winston said, all business and keeping a professional distance. “He has something important to discuss.”

Rebecca nodded. “Okay.”

She’d barely taken two steps with Jessica when Winston spoke up again. “Mr. Quinn wants you to come alone.”

Jessica’s brows knitted with concern.

Rebecca shot her a reassuring look. “It’s fine.”

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Rebecca and Winston made their way over to Max Quinn’s table, where there was an impressive spread of top–shelf wine and snacks laid out for the three of them–clearly the hotel had set it up special.

brought her over and

Winston,

“Okay,” Winston replied.

Winston left, Rebecca found herself standing there

eyes focused on Rebecca–some curious, some appraising, and some openly

gripped the chair back, and pulled it out for her. His deep voice, cool and slightly

Rebecca

me introduce you: this is Rebecca, my aunt’s daughter and my cousin,” Max said, his

ever.

two people across from her nodded in turn and greeted,

the two guys

and greeted

tone totally clashing with his refined trust–fund kid vibe. “Unlike you–always sitting there with that ‘the world owes me billions‘

Eric nodded, “Preach.”

their banter, keeping it cool and distant as

gave the table

It was all booze.

hesitated, unsure how to politely pass on the alcohol, but Max immediately picked up on it. He

the waiter

sat

part in Mom’s accident, along with his father and brother?‘ Rebecca

it like he’d

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deliberately avoided his gaze. “Mr.

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William bro, whatever works. If you’re not comfortable with that, straight up William is fine too,” William teased, acting nothing like he did around his own sister. “You know, I’m actually best

sharp gray suit and nerdy glasses, chuckled, “Don’t bother with him, he’s just a

scoffed, “Who are you calling a peacock,

just shot him a

provocation–he looked

Max asked, glancing over and

doing alright,” Rebecca answered, returning his courtesy with

mom back for a visit sometime,” Max said, his tone still gentle but distant. “No matter what happened

chose not

with Max being so courteous, she couldn’t bring herself to snap

with juice and champagne, placing them

glass to smooth things over, William suddenly

corrected him, “Rebecca will

asked, his tone nosy but casual. Though he was based in Honnala, as CEO of Pierce Group, he clearly

hand froze around her

William a frosty glance. “Isn’t all this booze

just curious,” William said, coughing to hide his embarrassment. “Everyone’s been spreading rumors about you