Chapter 338

"Dad, if we can't come up with the money, the three of us will end up sleeping under a bridge. I'm just going to ask him for help, nothing more-I promise I won't do anything reckless."

Rowena would never have considered this path before.

But now, resentment, jealousy, and anger twisted in her chest like wild vines. She was desperate to turn her luck around.

*

Verdant Pavilion was one of the most exclusive lounges in Capitolion. Inside a private VIP suite, Preston lounged back carelessly on the leather sofa, a drink in one hand. Next to him sat Rowena, dressed in a little black V-neck cocktail dress. With a lascivious grin, Preston gave her a light slap on her backside. "Go on, sweetheart-pour a drink for the gentlemen."

Forcing down the nausea rising in her throat, Rowena mustered a brittle smile. She stood and glided gracefully around the table, offering drinks to each man in

turn.

Her dress was cut scandalously short, barely skimming the top of her thighs. Each time she bent slightly to pour, she revealed more than she wanted-deliberately designed, she realized bitterly, to put her on display.

The room was filled with top investors from Capitolion, each surrounded by beautiful women eager to please.

let his eyes linger on her exposed skin. He drained the glass she'd just poured, then licked his lips with slow appreciation. "Mr. Dunbar, this one's a real

watch and tossed it carelessly down the

fancy her yourself? Too bad-she's

chuckled knowingly,

turned white, trying not to shudder at the icy touch of the watch. Her face felt

one night, she told herself desperately. Just one night, and I'll have

the suite door

unhurried. He shrugged off his suit jacket and handed it to a waiting attendant before

silent as

glad you could

get Mr. Fitzgerald a

barely lifted his gaze, glancing briefly at the approaching

shame and embarrassment

the investment world. The entire evening was built around deals for the new southern development district of

checking his watch. His gaze swept the room, pausing for the briefest

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