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.

would be final, and Timothy

attend the Zimmerman family's birthday

the small apartment, Vince glanced back at the closed door and couldn't help but

was going to get

Night fell.

was gentle, tinged with a cool autumn breeze-just the

airport, Timothy greeted Mr. Smith. For Sheila's sake, he'd arranged a welcome dinner, complete

be company for the guest

nights ago, after Timothy lost his temper and smashed a glass, Kane was still nursing his own anger. He hadn't intended to show up that evening,

Timothy's closest friends, Kane was always the most

for Yates and

buddies-bonded for life. Yates had even been promised to Vince's sister as a

his own

an academic pedigree. Even after her adoptive father left his professorship to go into business, their household 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,

still couldn't compare to her friendship

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