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.

her. It's not as if he

lips together, then handed

lengths, playing her little games-he was curious to see just how far she'd

a

He could play along.

and headed straight for

her bank account. Even if

man with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who knew if, on a whim, he'd

her own way to

open the front door when she found Sallie standing on the

moment Phelps saw Jessica, his face

his voice sharp and scolding. "You've

his grandfather's voice and walked

a cold glance and tried

of

dared look

quick in Phelps. When fury took hold, reason went out

cane, aiming right at

shock. She raised the

instant, she heard the dull thud of wood striking

wrapped

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

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