Not A Small-Town Girl

It was clear to Logan that they were trying to act first and get his approval later. His face turned serious, the mood in the room shifting.

Geoffrey, Polly, and the newly returned Sebastian entered the living room.

"Sebastian calls me every day to tell me how much he misses you while he’s been abroad," Polly said, offering a smile that was more rehearsed than genuine.

Logan’s eyes narrowed. He didn’t buy it for a second. His phone had been on 24/7, yet not once had he heard from Sebastian. Now, suddenly, Polly was claiming all these sentimental calls?

He saw right through it-Polly was trying to manipulate him into speaking on Sebastian’s behalf, hoping Logan would pressure David into letting him stay in the country. It was all a game, and Polly was playing him like a pawn.

"Grandpa, I miss you so much. I dream about you all the time," Sebastian said, his face almost identical to David’s-though there was a sharper edge to David’s features.

sighed, already knowing

the chase. What

depth. His ambitions never matched his ability, and

to work alongside me," Geoffrey spoke up,

the reins of Charrington Group, but Logan had handed it all to David instead. It had been a

public always showed Geoffrey respect, but behind closed doors, they mocked

and David attended events together, it was always David who commanded attention, while Geoffrey was left

even pretend

to

wonder Geoffrey was

expression darkened. "Listen