Chapter 76
As soon as she opened her mouth, I knew it.
She had come here with no good intentions.
I had read enough stories about the rich and powerful, about the weight of old money, and the quiet, measured elegance of those who wielded it like a weapon. Though I had never set foot in their world, I had seen how it worked.
Parks' mother-she was the kind of woman you didn't underestimate.
There was no aggression in her voice, no overt hostility in her expression.
And yet, somehow, as soon as she opened her mouth, she commanded the room.
Grace. Poised. Dangerous in a way that only the truly powerful can possess.
I had no idea what she wanted from me.
But I knew one thing.
This was more than just a simple dinner.
Still, I bowed my head slightly, politely, and greeted her.
"Good evening, Mrs. White."
I expected her to answer me coldly and cautiously.
Instead―
She beamed.
"This stupid boy," she said, giving Parks a pointed look that was half reproachful, half teasing. "He told me everything about both of you."
Then she turned to me, effortlessly, like someone who has spent her life directing conversations.
Her eyes were warm.
Too warm.
he thinking? Handling things
head with exaggerated
him any way you want, honey. Yell at him, hit
Beside me, Pax tensed.
on, Mom?" he asked,
But she ignored him.
she told
About Pax's father.
had built their empire
had fought side by side as young men,
of them had been born
she mused, her fingers
of her wine
she looked up at
"But what about prosperity?"
She smiled.
corners of her mouth curved slowly,
"That's the real test."
without warning, she
left Pax
seven when
could sense he was tense,
"His father."
in a hotel
Naked.
Lifeless.
world, shattered everything Pax
her to say
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