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

together, then handed

her little games-he was

a

He could play along.

took the box and headed straight for

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

just an orphan, and he was a man with power to crush anyone beneath his will. Who

her own way to

when she found Sallie standing on the step, supporting Phelps, who was about to ring

Phelps saw Jessica, his face turned gray with

at her, his voice sharp and scolding.

heard his grandfather's voice and walked over,

a cold glance and tried to walk

kind of attitude was

had ever dared look at him

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

his cane, aiming right at

raised the cash

instant, she heard the dull thud of wood striking

found herself wrapped

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

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