Chapter 54

Megan bit her lip, a wave of determination cresting within her “I want to talk about Cora”

Sullivan’s voice was a shade colder when he replied, “Do you now? Well, come to my office then ”

The line went dead before she could muster a response

The late–autumn streets were biting, a chill that seemed to seep into her very bones.

This was the meal Sullivan

Those moments of tenderness in days past were merely lures to bring her back into the fold. And once they proved ineffective, he’d shed that facade to reveal his true nature–callous and distant.

Megan pocketed her phone without hesitation and boarded the next bus, transferring twice before arriving at the towering edifice of the Lowry Group.

The employees knew her face and recognized her as Mrs. Lowry, but they also whispered of her tamished status within the Lowry empire

Bianca descended the sleek marble staircase to greet her.

the CEO’s office with a demeanor far from warm. “Mr. Lowry is out on business,

eyes drawn to the violin resting like a treasured

in thought, oblivious to Bianca’s return.

you know why Cressida despises you so? You may not be aware, but four years ago, Mr. Lowry considered marrying her. He never had a favorite, so to him, any bride would do. And then Cressida fell into his world, awakening

malice. “But you see, Mr. Lowry’s mother found Cressida lacking, not

heavy,

Would Sullivan’s mother approve

caught

how could she

understand those around him, and Bianca’s longing gaze

company, stepping through the door to find Megan silhouetted against the

she tumed slowly

a moment before instructing Bianca, “Leave us. No visitors today, no exceptions.”

settled into his chair. His fingers deftly loosened his tie, seeking comfort before fixing his attention back on

back to the

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