As Oliver's figure vanished into the night, Rowan let out a roar of fury.

Sydney stepped forward to check on Rowan's wounds but was irritably brushed aside. She plopped down amidst the shards of broken glass with a huff. "Rowan, if you're so tough, why didn't you take a swing at Oliver? Why push me?" she snapped, her patience finally wearing thin.

Already agitated, Rowan's temper flared further at her provocation, and he slapped her across the face. Enraged, Sydney shoved him back, sending him tumbling into the glass-strewn floor, adding to his collection of cuts and bruises.

The next morning, Lena woke up exceptionally early. She wanted to cook breakfast for Garrett and Hattie, hoping to foster a bond.

Emerging from the elevator, she saw Ryan directing the staff as they carefully arranged various items. The servants were handling bags from high-end stores, one luxurious item after another. Lena was at once shocked and delighted. Could these be for her?

have mentioned it. And with the gifts already here, surely Josefina would be coming down soon? But Josefina hadn't appeared. The gifts couldn't be for her, could they? Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

as she eyed the luxury bags,

these

like, so he just picked up a few things. They were delivered first thing this morning before I'd even fully woken up. He made me promise not to wake Ms. Josefina, to let her sleep in.

in disbelief. "Gifts from Brandon?" Why on earth would he buy things for Josefina out of the

servants, Ryan chuckled. "Well, Mr. Brandon is helping Mr. Oliver woo Ms. Josefina. You've noticed, haven't you? The Baldwin family really values

was silent, her discomfort clear. Did things have to be

more Lena dwelled on it, the angrier she

you up so early, Miss

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