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.

noses touched, their breath

held her breath, her eyes asking

barely moving, "Let's see where I'm being defensive, shall

lips brushed against

tilted her head back slightly, dodging his breath, "If you have something to say, say it. Don't pull these

"Which moves?"

eyebrow, a teasing smile

Obviously, the charm offensive.

it outright, as

at him, and Jack

could get more irritated, he sobered up,

victim too. I didn't owe her anything. My guilt was just my own conscience. Over the years, I've supported the Wests, looked after Mr. and Mrs. West, brought Stella back, helped stabilize the stock market for the West family, and ensured Quinn's posthumous child was safely born... If there was any debt,

eyes suddenly turned

a municipal project up for

because of the kidnapping, the Dashiell family was

West, however, managed to pull some strings during this