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The words hit like a sledgehammer, and the Wrights’ expressions soured immediately.

Suzan, who had been silent throughout, paled, biting her lip awkwardly. “Curtis, don’t you think that was a bit harsh?”

Curtis, with his rebellious streak etched into his very marrow, had adopted a more mature and composed demeanor over the past few years, almost making everyone forget he was the kind of rogue who’d even defy his own parents.

He could be gracious when he wished, but on a bad day, not even the king’s decree could sway him.

“Harsh?” He offered a smirk that barely resembled an apology, “Mrs. Wright, I’m not much of a sweet talker. If I’ve spoken out of turn, my apologies.”

But sincerity was nowhere to be found.

Not just the three Wrights, even Jennifer struggled to maintain her composure.

Leaning against the couch, Curtis idly spun his wedding ring, his voice cold and decisive. “I don’t care what agreements were made before. When it comes to my affairs, my word

is law.”

is Leanne, now and forever. I love her, and she’s the only one for me in this

leaving the

minute.

been knotted all evening. “This mess is on me. I failed as a mothe making decisions on his behalf without his consent. There’ve been so many misunderstandings, and

dabbling in finance was a decision made out of necessity, as was pressuring him

Emberland for over two years, she spent every waking moment thinking of how to make it up to him, becoming obsessed

she didn’t realize his unhappiness

last time we met,” Jennifer continued, “I intended to

with Harrington shooting

intended to call off the

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the drain, igniting Harrington’s fury, though he dared

what’s this now, the Richardsons playing us for

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