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.

home. Are you planning on coming home with us

"home" carried a subtle,

"My apologies. I thought Ms. Cameron

lips curled in a half-smile. "It's already this late, Mr. Aicken-are you really suggesting Star go back to work overtime? No matter how important the job is, people need rest, don't they? I always thought

look of embarrassment crossing his face. "Ms. Cameron, I'm truly sorry. I was too eager to get the company back on track, and


fault so readily, pressing the issue any further would just come

glance, then hit

of them walked into the Williams estate, they found

in the living

Stella stepped through the door,

you're nothing but

l.ne

grandfather was an old war buddy of our own grandfather. He even saved his life once and you went and assaulted his grandson! Right now, you're coming with me to the Pearce

belongs to s

stomping over in a fury, and said with a faint smile, "Second son, is your hand

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