Chapter 86

But Zoe didn’t stop.

Their parents watched her as she launched into a rant about

how cheap Grace was, how shameless she was to set foot

in the designer store, and a litany of other grievances that

sounded hollow at best. And of course she latched onto him

writing Grace a check for millions.

He hoped she cashed it.

It was a sizable chunk of money and it could get her back on

her feet.

And it was probably the only gesture standing between him and Jason Reed breaking down the door to their house right

now.

“Mom!!!” Zoe railed. “He slapped me! In public!”

Sean knew the real root of the problem was that Zoe had taken a hit socially when Grace hadthe accident-they all did. And him hitting her… if that went viral, he’d all but kill his sister’s social life again.

“I warned you,” Sean began,

But Zoe went apeshit as soon as he said it, and he opted not

to bother trying to reason with her.

She was unreasonable even on her best days.

Would Grace accept the money? he wondered again.

That check was enough that it could be considered

compensation for her injuries.

Not all of her injuries…

his psyche. Where at

had befallen Grace.

he himself had seen to.

didn’t feel guilty about things per say, but he did think that

stay in the

was all

Not after today…

lot of money to us,” Zoe went on. “But that golddiggin bitch doesn’t deserve

a mistake,” Mrs.

she did,” Sean

Grace to choose a dress from

a couture dress. I was just

mess.”

it to her?!” Zoe retorted insolently. “Brother, why didn’t you say

was itching

to her hips.

worker, going to do to me? Do you

Sean, you’ve gone too far,

That woman is a curse. If it

wary of the Reed Family and afraid

She always was her

what you think it

what else could it be?” his mom replied. “That Grace is

up. You’re already getting

in your life?

How dare

mom’s eyes were glowing with rage and he

worked herself into a full-blown meltdown. Sean stood up abruptly. “Mom, why don’t you ask what

down the escalator!”

She got hurt? Big deal. The Stevens Family can compensate for any amount of medical fees. Did you really have to hit your

this?”

had information that his family did not. If Grace wasn’t supported by Jason Reed, would he be agonizing over these things and going out of his way

couldn’t tell his family the truth, not without risking Jason Reed’s wrath-the

intended to avoid.

video surface of Zoe intentionally tripping a woman

Do you think I’m stupid?

surveillance deleted.” Zoe huffed. “And what

situation you’re creating with Lily?” Zoe shot back.

point. “You just let me worry about my fiancee.”

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