Grace was too drained to eat after seeing Jodie again.

After a quick shower, she collapsed into bed.

The next day at work, following a morning meeting with the executives, her gaze fell on a recently released government project.

It promised just enough gain—about 100 million dollars—to be interesting but not competitive.

She tapped on the file, turning over to Zachary. "Who's in charge of the bidding for this project?"

"Some newcomer who got promoted not long ago," Zachary replied. "He's

showing up at a big charity gala tonight. The Sidlers are backing him, if I'm not mistaken."

Politics ran deep in the Sidler family, which explained their disciplined way of life.

Oscar Sidler, the patriarch of the Sidlers, and Jordan had both once held immense power. Their retirement marked a slow handoff to the next generation.

Julian, now at the helm, was running operations closely integrated with

government contracts. Everything followed protocol.

Ethan, in contrast, steered clear of politics. His strategy was acquisitions and expansion-business over influence.

behind the new project had ties to the Sidlers, but not enough to matter much. He was probably

leaned back in her seat. If they could

attended any public events since her return-tonight might be the

"Do we have an

Zachary's expression turned uncomfortable.

company's scandal, even our long-time partners have been keeping their distance. We're stuck handling small contracts. And with all the negative press, no one wants to be associated with us

pulled out her phone and

get me into the gala

on small-time projects. I'm nowhere near the orbit of those families who attend events like that. If you're serious about attending, you'll need to go to the Sidlers, Ethan... or

wasn't even going to consider Damien-things were too tense

way he had gone

a bad sign. When he went silent, it meant something was coming. She

and things with Ethan

As for Simon...

call. To ber surprise, Yasmine did have an invite, and since she had zero intention of attending, she simply

was set for 7:00 pm, so she headed to a salon to

she settled into her seat, Ed sent

"There's heavy snow outside."

tapping

I'm getting ready for something

pinned up

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