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."

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

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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

his condition. Relief washed over her as she observed his steady breathing, strong pulse, and

Dominick walked out, his face and hair still damp

wake me?" Paisley demanded. If Paul took a turn for the worse and they

dry his face. "If Grandpa's condition changes, I'll wake you

turned back to check Paul one more time. "He should be waking up soon." With that,

in the trash. "You've been here the

fancy

be bringing breakfast soon. We can

snacks Maria packed, but they were cold and

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

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

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