"You know Fay that well?" Rupert stared out the car window, his chiseled profile colder and more distant than ever.

"Yeah. We went to high school together. Known her for years," Reese replied.

"Then you should know she's not exactly a genius. Naomi showing up today- what do you think that was about?"

Rupert's voice was soft, but it landed heavy on Reese's heart.

Her throat tightened. A name almost slipped out, but she swallowed it back.

Kay.

Rupert narrowed his eyes at her, his tone icy. "I don't care how she meddles in the Sanford family's business, but from now on, she better remember who she is and stay out of Garcia family matters."

Reese's face paled. She was about to mumble an answer, but caught a glimpse of Rupert twisting his wedding band on his finger.

It hit her-ever since he started wearing that ring, he'd fidget with it when he was tense.

She swallowed her words and just nodded.

Silence fell over the car again, until Rupert's phone rang.

as he glanced at Orson. "Drive to the

"Mr. Rupert, what

furrowed. "My father's


***

Hospital.

Rupert was sitting at his bedside, peeling an apple with

doctor?" Rupert asked, eyes still

then looked to the butler at the end of

butler grabbed the remote and adjusted the

Tristan glanced at Rupert. "What's

up. "What

Edwin handle the last deal-you knew what she was up to. You didn't want him tangled up with

didn't deny it.

to

Rupert's nonchalance. Even half-reclined

the old man's authority


this family will be yours one day. But until then, you

there'll always be trouble waiting for

paused, his knife hovering, eyes dark as he met

what's your

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