Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Jack's voice was filled with an endless sense of grievance and accusation, yet it seemed to hold back anger, suddenly sounding beside Liz's neck.

It was as if he was about to bite her at any moment.

Liz shivered slightly, tilting her head just a bit.

Thinking about how Remington's Starlight Enterprises and West Enterprises were still closely collaborating, and how Stella was still appearing at Starlight Enterprises as the future lady of the house. Even the top brass at Starlight Enterprises were rolling out the red carpet for Stella.

Liz truly believed it was a possibility.

Her lips curled into a cool smile, "What? Struck a nerve, so now you're getting defensive?"

Her gaze was cold yet captivating.

Even though she was clearly upset with him, and purposely misinterpreting his intentions, Jack couldn't find it in himself to be angry at her.

He lifted her chin, his handsome face suddenly very close.

close their noses touched,

her breath, her eyes asking what he intended

gazed at her intently, his lips barely moving, "Let's see where

brushed against

you have something to

"Which moves?"

raised an eyebrow, a teasing

Obviously, the charm offensive.

want to say it outright, as if admitting she

glared at him, and Jack chuckled softly,

more irritated, he sobered up, patiently

Over the years, I've supported the Wests, looked after Mr. and Mrs. West, brought Stella back, helped

eyes suddenly

else. When Stella and I were kidnapped, there was a municipal project up for bidding. That project was practically in Dashiell Enterprises' pocket, just

of the kidnapping, the Dashiell family was distracted with the search, delaying the

managed to pull some strings during this time. After I was found,