Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 909

Chapter 809

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Aaron bowed respectfully in front of Matthew's portrait, his expression so solemn it. almost had me fooled into thinking he was here purely to pay respects.

But after the whole car garage showdown? Yeah, this was definitely more than a funeral.

visit.

"Mom," Jace said softly, stepping up to Lindey

She barely looked at him, her eyes glassy with tears. "Go change and stay by my side for the memorial," she murmured.

Jace, looking steadier now, left to change. When he came back, fresh and composed, he quietly stood by her side, the picture of a dutiful son.

The room wasn't exactly packed, though. Makes sense-when a family's power crumbles, the people who once flocked around them tend to scatter.

empire had been on a downhill slide ever since Jace handed the reins to Wayne. And with Wayne's sketchy dealings with the Dragos? Let's just say

already gone. Paying respects

his perfectly-timed tribute, Wayne's voice cut through the

It was no surprise.

This was classic power-play territory. Aaron shot Lena a quick glance before replying, "No rush. I'll wait for

when Lindey clearly needed all the support she could get. With us sticking around, Aaron had the perfect excuse to

his frustration simmering just below the surface.

lounge," Wayne said, his voice

polite nod, exchanged another look with Lena, and stepped out. But his guys didn't move. They stood like statues by the doors, making their presence very known. Wayne's face turned this

whispering

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Chapter 809

"Thorsten Drago is here."

course he was. Thorsten and Matthew had been thick

parents

I'd always appreciate the Johnstons taking me in, that didn't erase

wearing casual white, his face showing