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."

long moment, her gaze fixed on nothing in particular, her eyes glinting with cold calculation. She'd noticed how the Vanderbilts were starting to feel guilty about

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first rays of morning sunlight played across Paisley's face, making her stir. The sound of rustling fabric caught her attention. Opening her eyes, she found herself curled up on the couch with a

checked his condition. Relief washed over her as she observed his steady

walked out, his face and hair still damp from washing

turn for the worse and they

worry. I'm wide awake," Dominick said, grabbing some tissues to dry his face. "If Grandpa's condition changes, I'll wake you up right

glanced at Dominick, noticing the telltale redness in his eyes that came from pulling an all-nighter. "Thanks for staying up." She turned back to check Paul one

tissues in the trash. "You've been here the whole time,

fancy takeout boxes stacked next to the

dinner arrived yesterday. They'll be bringing breakfast

good." Paisley didn't object. Her stomach was definitely rumbling. Sure, she had those snacks Maria packed, but they were cold and

Maria made her mind drift to Serena. Serena always slept curled up next to her at night. After being gone all night, Paisley wondered if her

call lit up her phone. "Hi, hi,