Chapter 38

I snickered. “Did I ask? You should stop thinking so highly of yourself. You could shove that money into my hands and I’d smack it back in your face.

“Why? Because I don’t want to disgust myself or my mom with the money of a traitor.”

“How could you say something so heartless?” Edward demanded.

“Actions are stronger than words, boy. Heartless actions art way worse than heartless words.”

I ended the call right then and there. I was so mad.

But once the anger faded, anxiety crept in.

If Edward knew, what were the chances Maddie knew as well? And since that woman was crazy enough to take anything I held dear, she’d definitely try to bid on that bracelet, wouldn’t she?

No! I wouldn’t let that happen!

I needed to gather enough money.

However, the auction was in just two days. Where could I possibly find the funds?

I forced myself to calm down. My mother always said never to give in to panic. Only a calm mind could devise a plan.

me as an idea began to

most powerful

weren’t even in the same social circle or league. Would I be seen as insane if

but in the end, I decided to go

was the worst that could happen? Soren laughing at me and canceling the commissions?

the best outcome? Securing enough money to reclaim my

have Soren’s contact number, so I’d need

morning, I called Charles and informed him that Soren’s design was ready. I

prior engagement, but he said

where exactly

the Kenways were wealthy and powerful, but they were also incredibly private. Few knew what industry they were involved in, let alone the

pen and

“Yes, I do.”

address, which I quickly wrote

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Chapter 38

opposite side of this address, and you’ll see him Someone will meet you at

“Thanks, Charles.”

phone and zoomed in on the map. But the location

business really was a

set off

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