Chapter 187

He didn't believe it for a second.

She'd reacted to him before-more than once.

What exactly was she after?

She'd already taken his body. Did she want his heart now, too?

Timothy's usual elegance had darkened, a shadow of gloom settling over him.

Seeing him unmoved, Jessica strode forward, intent on snatching the case from his hands.

Suddenly, Timothy's grip tightened. His voice was low and steady. "Jessica."

Jessica flicked her eyes up, meeting the cold, brooding look in his.

Both their hands were locked around the handle, neither willing to let go.

She was the first to relent. Her slender fingers released the case, anger flashing

in her dark eyes. "Timothy, did you plan to break your promise from day one?"

He'd never intended to go back on his word.

with her. It's not as if he cared about

pressed his lips together, then handed the

little games-he was curious to see just how far

a month, after

He could play along.

and headed

bank account. Even if he did, she wouldn't trust putting her

to crush anyone

find her own way to

she found Sallie standing on the

his face turned

jabbed his cane at her, his voice sharp and scolding. "You've got some

voice

a cold glance and tried to walk past

kind of

had ever dared

flared hot and quick in Phelps. When fury took hold, reason went

swung his cane, aiming

in shock. She raised the cash box, bracing for the

she heard

herself wrapped tightly in Timothy's

and rushed forward, grabbing Timothy's arm. Her voice trembled with worry. "Are you out of

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