Chapter 54

"Emery and Teddy aren't arriving until tonight, right?" Maria asked. She placed Serena on the couch and started helping Paisley change her into her riding outfit.

"Yeah." Paisley nodded. "They should be here just in time before the party starts."

It couldn't be helped. Emery had a demanding client-a real headache with endless requests. And, of course, the client was a super VIP who didn't hesitate to throw money around.

Even as rebellious as Emery could be, there was no way to brush off that kind of cash flow. So, she had to tread carefully.

Initially, Emery and Teddy were supposed to come with Paisley. But thanks to that client, they were delayed and would have to make their own way over later.

Serena was soon dressed in her riding outfit. While Paisley was confident she could keep Serena safe, she wasn't taking any chances. She made sure Serena wore a helmet and protective gear.

competition. She wasn't planning to show off or

easy to move in, pulled on knee-high riding boots, and headed out

trek, requiring a golf cart ride. The stables were vast, and when they arrived, no one was riding. Only the staff

staff's guidance, Paisley carried Serena to the stables to pick a horse. One of the staff members introduced, "Ms. Sutton,

shook her head. In the end, she chose a smaller, gentler brown horse. She wasn't aiming for anything flashy-just something calm

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here was the evening cocktail party and a brief meeting with Nathaniel. Everything else? He didn't care and wasn't

might show up, too. The thought of seeing their

time, Grayson had no

me back in the hotel lobby, but she acted like I didn't exist. All she cared about was Serena.

goodwill Grayson had built up toward Paisley during last

doorbell rang. From outside came Marissa's gentle voice. "Dom, Sonny, it's me." Grayson's eyes lit up immediately. He tossed his

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