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."

Shelia blanched. "You want

Debra too," Edgar

of color. "No. I can't do

gaze sharpened, and Shelia wilted. "Just not Debra. Anything but

you rather go

shuddered even at

messed with Michael. Do you think you can avoid jail? If we can't settle this privately, you'll be arrested. I'm sure you know

anything to stay out of

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

rounded belly, a spark of relief igniting within her. She

was escorted to the hospital by Edgar's men. She entered the room to find Shelia already on her knees. Her eyes were downcast, and her voice was filled with remorse. "Mr. Austin, I'm so sorry. Please, forgive me." Debra raised an eyebrow. This was a far cry from the Shelia she

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