Orson had barely finished speaking when Rupert came out, closing the door behind him.

The three of them exchanged glances.

Chris grinned. "So, did you get kicked out?"

Rupert frowned. “She's going to bed."

Chris tried not to laugh—who'd believe such a lousy excuse?

Rupert shot him a look. “Keep an eye on her. Make sure she stays out of trouble."

That was all Chris needed to hear to realize Rupert already had most of the picture.

But there was no way Rupert knew about Naomi.

Chris hesitated for a moment, then asked quietly, "What if someone else causes trouble?"

Rupert's expression turned icy. "The Garcia Group and the Winslet Group are about to sign a deal together. Nothing can go wrong."

Chris fell silent, simply nodding

response.

Sometimes he admired Rupert's cool head; sometimes he was stunned by how cold the man could be.

Maybe Sylvia was right.


Rupert was born to be a king-power always came first, love was just something extra, nice if you had it, but not necessary.

Right then, Chris almost felt relieved that Sylvia had gotten out early.

kept quiet about the things he'd

The next morning.

still asleep when

I'd be back in a day or two. But... that man is still harassing me,

voice was trembling—she clearly hadn't slept

don't talk to him. Remember, none of this is your

had been through this herself in her previous life. She

knew that lecturing Naomi

Naomi needed most was someone

you think... do you think Edwin will hate me?" Naomi's

and Edwin's wedding from her past life flashed through her


together until her thoughts

mattered was keeping Naomi

set in stone

you

Naomi's voice finally steadied.

soon as Sylvia hung

to

venet

new message

about my offer from yesterday? My patience is running

It was Kay.

run out

to find out the truth behind Naomi and Edwin's deaths in her past


quickly typed

I'll do what you

I'll send you the

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