Chapter 172

Despite Liam's assurances, worry gnawed at Celena. She thought back to his promise to Reginald. Though her anxiety lingered, she forced herself to focus and began organizing the papers scattered across the table.

"I'll go talk to those suppliers right now!"

She was determined to sort out the situation for Liam's sake.

Liam caught the resolve in her eyes and spoke gently, "There's no need. I'll take you home to rest. Forget about the supplier issue. By tomorrow, they'll be lining up at your door ready to sign the contracts."

Celena's eyes widened in shock as Liam's words sank in. "They'll seek us out? How... How could that be? Liam, you're not pulling my leg, are you?"

Liam chuckled at the sight of her, mouth agape and eyes as big as saucers. "When have I ever tricked you? It's the real deal. I've got some old friends in the materials trade. I'll give them a ring once we're back!"

That would

the same happened to all their suppliers! There's even talk that anyone who partners with the Stones is asking for

gone as quickly as it appeared. "Don't fret about it. The suppliers I'll call aren't the kind to be easily messed with. If anyone's

Celena gathered their documents and headed back to the Stone

made her way

as she padded barefoot across the room. With a graceful stride, she made her way to the sprawling white bed and reclined, her porcelain legs stretching out before her. Wasyl, lying beside her, reached out

because of the mess with the suppliers," Cheryl said, her voice dripping with scorn. She let out a scoff and added, "You won't believe what Liam had the nerve to say

"Oh? What's that?"

freshly bathed Cheryl, was getting a bit carried away,

on by tomorrow! It's ridiculous.

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