Skyler could feel it. When he walked in, Grace's grip on his hand tightened involuntarily.

Curtis rose from his chair and approached Skyler. "I've always stayed out of your personal affairs with her. If you're willing to be used by her, that's your choice. But don't involve me in it, and honestly, I couldn't give a hoot. You know my line in the sand."

Skyler was well aware.

Curtis might not care much about most things, but when it came to Leanne, he wouldn't tolerate a speck of dust in his eyes.

"Handle it yourself."

Curtis left him some dignity, grabbed his coat, took Leanne by the hand, and patted Skyler on the shoulder before leaving. "Take care of yourself."

His gesture was casual but felt immensely heavy on Skyler's shoulder.

Still not having had her fill of the drama, Joy lingered, unwilling to leave. Before the door closed, she heard Skyler ask.

to Curtis' dinner party? Who told you

gaze slid past the person behind him, and he smiled, "Mr. Nelson, if you're asking this question, you already know the

off as the

Back in the room,

but Skyler

your relationship with

looked conflicted. Knowing he would offend Curtis, he wouldn't dare to pull any stunts at his dinner party.

the involved parties

Hotel down by Echo Summit, I helped her secure the land." Skyler suddenly laughed. "When you first wanted to open that hotel, you were short on funds, and I covered

panicked. "I did ask him for help,

face. "Grace, I want to know how many such friends you have besides him? Do you know how many rumors I've heard over the years? But I

to be together, and you tried to ruin their relationship with such despicable means. What are

utterly devoted. She kept him on a string, accepting his gifts, taking advantage of his kindness, but never agreeing to a date. Because she

moment, but she hadn't expected that Skyler would introduce her to his friend the

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