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.

suit before me as an idea began to

powerful

social circle or league. Would

but in the end,

could happen? Soren laughing at me and canceling the

best outcome? Securing enough money to

didn’t have Soren’s contact number, so

Soren’s design was ready.

engagement, but he said you’re welcome to meet him at

where exactly is that?”

were also incredibly private. Few knew what industry they were involved in,

a pen

“Yes, I do.”

which I

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you’ll see him Someone will meet you at the

“Thanks, Charles.”

my phone and zoomed in on

was

set off

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