Shawn's eyes lit up. Now that Leonard was willing to help, what reason did he have to hesitate?
He rubbed his hands together, unable to hide his excitement. "Mr. Lerman, so... when do you think would be the best time?"
Click.
Leonard flicked open a lighter and lit a cigarette. Wisps of smoke curled around his striking features, casting his face in a haze. "Aurora's birthday is next week. That will be our best opportunity."
A sly grin slowly spread across Shawn's lips as he heard this.
...
After dealing with Shawn's nonsense, Stella had no energy left for work. She decided to just head straight home.
As usual, Aicken opened the car door for her and helped her inside.
Just as Stella was about to get in, Joshua spoke up.
and I are heading home. Are you planning
said "home" carried
he managed a polite smile. "My apologies. I thought Ms. Cameron might be
how important the job is, people need rest, don't they? I always thought you were considerate, but it seems you don't
truly sorry. I was too eager to get the company back on track, and I didn't
admitted fault so readily, pressing the issue any further
him a glance, then hit the gas and drove
them walked into the
sitting in the living room,
Stella stepped through the door, Israel
you're nothing
l.ne
our own grandfather. He even saved his life once and you went and assaulted his
belongs to s
stomping over in a fury, and said with a
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