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.

idea to bring Xenia to Curtis' dinner party? Who told

smiled, "Mr. Nelson, if you're asking this question, you already

was cut off as

Back in the room,

Grace wanted to say something, but

your relationship with her... with

to pull any stunts at his

secrets to the involved parties was

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 most of it. I thought I owned half of

panicked. "I did ask him for help, but

turned to her with a torn face. "Grace, I want to know how many such friends you have besides him? Do you know how many rumors I've heard over

Leanne went through a lot to be together, and you tried to ruin their relationship with such

of his kindness, but never agreeing to a date. Because she knew the

introduce her to his friend the next day, and she met Curtis, whose family background, appearance, and demeanor

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