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

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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

condition. Relief washed over her as

clicked open, and Dominick walked out, his face and hair still damp from washing up.

me?" Paisley demanded. If Paul took a turn

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

staying up." She turned back to check Paul one more time. "He should be waking up soon." With that, Paisley retreated to the couch and sank down

thanks," Dominick said, tossing the tissues in the trash. "You've been here the whole time, doing everything you can to

of fancy takeout boxes stacked next to the trash

were already asleep when dinner arrived yesterday. They'll be bringing breakfast soon. We can grab something together,"

Sure, she had those snacks Maria packed, but they were cold and stale by now. What she really wanted was something warm and

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

Serena's call lit up her phone. "Hi, hi, Mommy. It's