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.

to the CEO’s office with a demeanor far from warm. “Mr. Lowry is out on business, Mrs Lowry Please, wait. Il make

drawn to the violin resting like a treasured relic in the bookcase behind Sullivan’s chait

lost in thought, oblivious to Bianca’s

not be aware, but four years ago, Mr. Lowry considered marrying her. He never

“But you see, Mr. Lowry’s mother found Cressida lacking, not fit to grace the family’s name. So even without you, Cressida would never have passed through

hung heavy, disregarding Megan entirely.

“And you, Bianca? Would Sullivan’s mother approve

faltered, caught off guard.

smile, how could she not

love for Sullivan had driven her to understand those around him, and Bianca’s longing gaze was often

the company, stepping through the door to find Megan silhouetted

the entrance, she tumed slowly to face

held her gaze for a moment before instructing Bianca, “Leave

his chair. His fingers deftly loosened his tie, seeking comfort before fixing his attention back on Megan, “What

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