Chapter 318

I was brimming with confidence, certain that if I could just get a face-to-face with the president of the All-Stars Consortium, I could bring him around to our way of thinking and secure a partnership.

Surely, that was a better bet than risking it all on a shaky deal with Henry.

Colin paused, his gaze lifting to meet Eric's, who had somehow materialized at the doorway without a sound. "Phoebe, let Eric handle this."

I hesitated, a knot of worry tightening in my stomach at the thought of Eric flying solo on this one.

"Trust Eric; he's a pro," Colin whispered, his grip on my hand growing firmer. "He's got this."

My eyes flicked to Eric, who gave me a reassuring nod, though a trace of guilt shadowed his features. He probably felt bad for not being able to protect me on Colin's behalf.

"Sir, ma'am, don't worry, I'll handle the charity gala," Eric said softly.

He remained just beyond the threshold, not stepping into the room, but I could see the bruises on his face and the scrapes on his arms.

Ever since Colin had been admitted to the psychiatric ward, Eric seemed to be running at full tilt. Though I didn't know what exactly he was up to, I couldn't shake the feeling that he and Colin were keeping too much from me.

Just like Julian had hinted, had the Langley family's fortunes been Colin's doing all along?

Was it true?

long," I said, locking

nodded. "Got it."

his confidence, I let

around, and why'd you go pulling out your IV?" The nurse burst into the room, her

to call for a nurse before yanking out

close, refusing to let

Go get your shot," I coaxed

a choked mix of stubbornness and

okay?" I soothed him back down to

fixed him up and left, Colin pulled me

silent, just

didn't speak either, letting him have this

felt a coolness on my forehead – probably

called his name softly, looking up to find him drifting off

clarity were brief; soon he was deep in

doctor had said there were heavy sedatives

more he sleeps, the better he'll feel when he wakes

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