The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 106

Around the corner, Marissa lurked in the shadows, her face darkening as she caught every word of the Vanderbilts' conversation. She headed back to the kitchen and dialed Jack's number.

Jack picked up almost immediately.

Marissa took a deep breath and asked, "Jack, could you reach out to Mr. Vaire's assistant again for me?" "Look, Marissa, it's not that I don't want to help. I've tried everything, but they won't budge. The painting's not for sale, period. No amount of money's gonna change that," Jack said.

"It's fine if they won't sell. I just want to meet with Mr. Vaire, just once. That's all I'm asking." "Well..."

"Money's not a problem."

"It's not about the money..." Jack sighed. "Alright, I'll see what I can do."

"Thanks, Jack."

in particular, her eyes glinting

*****

Paisley's face, making her stir. The sound of rustling fabric caught her attention. Opening her

with a frustrated groan. Hurrying to Paul's bedside, she checked his condition. Relief washed over her as she observed his steady breathing, strong pulse, and healthy color, with no signs of

open, and Dominick walked out, his face and hair still damp from washing up. "Hey, you're up," he said, his voice

me?" Paisley demanded. If Paul took a turn for the worse and they didn't catch it in time, all her

some tissues to dry his face.

the telltale redness in his eyes that came from pulling an all-nighter. "Thanks for staying up." She turned back to check Paul one more time. "He should be waking up soon." With that, Paisley retreated

who deserves thanks," Dominick said, tossing the tissues in the trash. "You've been here the whole

when Paisley noticed the pile of fancy

They'll be bringing breakfast soon. We can grab something together,"

Paisley didn't object. Her stomach was definitely rumbling. Sure, she had those snacks Maria packed, but they were cold and stale by now. What she really wanted was

Serena. Serena always slept curled up next to her at night. After being gone all night, Paisley wondered if her little girl had been asking

if on cue, Serena's call lit up her phone.