Chapter 196

"No problem. Go ahead."

Vince agreed without a second thought.

Jessica quickly typed her message on her phone.

"Don't let him know I'm living here."

Seeing those words, Vince's smile deepened.

He gave her an OK sign.

Jessica finally felt her nerves settle. She couldn't fight Timothy's power alone, but at least she could lean on someone else for help.

She had no idea what kind of friendship Vince and Timothy shared, but it was obvious Vince wasn't afraid to go up against him.

That was all she needed.

the divorce would be final, and Timothy would be out

for details. Once Jessica agreed to attend the

Vince glanced back at the closed door

going to

Night fell.

evening air was gentle, tinged with a cool autumn breeze-just the right temperature, and a hint of

arranged a welcome dinner, complete with the usual crowd of

there had to be

was still nursing his own anger. He hadn't intended to show up that evening, but Sheila had insisted, practically dragging

secret that of Timothy's closest friends,

for Yates

had even been promised to Vince's sister as a child, a sort of family arrangement; whether it would last into adulthood was anyone's guess, but as a boy, Yates had always taken Vince's

Vince-well, that was his

kept its old traditions. Sheila was raised with all the etiquette and polish expected of someone from a wealthy family. Add her connection to Timothy,

it still couldn't compare

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