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 to

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

conversation was cut off as the

Back in the room,

say something, but Skyler didn't give

with

looked conflicted. Knowing he would offend Curtis, he wouldn't dare to pull any

the

Hotel down by Echo Summit, I helped her secure the land." Skyler suddenly laughed. "When you first wanted to open that

"I did ask him for help, but we're just

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 the years? But I chose to believe you." The warmth in Skyler's eyes slowly faded, "And now, why did

a lot to be together, and you tried to ruin their relationship

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

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

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