A shiver ran down Shelia's spine like a drip of ice water.

She'd once pegged Edgar as a gentleman easy to push over. But she'd been dead wrong.

He was as ruthless as they came, and his so-called affection was nothing more than a smokescreen.

What he wanted was just the Blair family's support to boost his influence in Seamar City.

Edgar's voice cut through the air, cold as steel. "If you don't want to end up like her, you'll toe the line and stay on my good side."

"I won't make that mistake." Shelia shook her head fervently. "As long as I remain Jade and your fiancée, I'll do whatever you ask." "Excellent!" Edgar shrugged off his coat. "Tomorrow, you'll accompany me to the hospital. You'll apologize to Michael."

blanched. "You want me to bow

Michael. Debra too," Edgar

drained of color.

and Shelia wilted. "Just not

you rather go to

shuddered even at the thought

Michael. Do you think you can avoid jail? If we can't settle this privately, you'll be arrested. I'm sure you know what life in jail is like." Shelia shivered and turned ashen.

do it. I'll do anything

she knew so well. "That's what I'm talking about." Shelia held her

slightly rounded belly, a spark of relief igniting within her. She was glad she hadn't gotten rid of the baby. Now she still had a

downcast, and her

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