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

Debra too," Edgar

face drained of color.

and Shelia wilted.

scoffed. "Would you rather

even at the

arrested. I'm sure you

do anything to stay out

crouched down, cupping her cheek. His expression softened, morphing back into the affectionate façade she knew so well. "That's what I'm talking about." Shelia held her tongue, her eyes wide with fear. Only when Edgar left did she dare to move, her body stiff from the

She was glad

eyes were downcast, and her voice was filled with remorse. "Mr. Austin, I'm so sorry. Please,

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