Chapter 322

“That’s not urgent. What’s urgent is Edith’s case,” Edward said “You said you’d agree to settle if she apologized to you. Does that still stand?”

I frowned, staring at him. “You came all this way in the freezing night, sick as you are, just to ask me that?”

“How else was I supposed to? You’ve blocked my number and changed yours, after all.”

Edward’s tone was calm but laced with sarcasm as he added “As if you’d die from answering my call…”

1 paused, realizing I’d indeed received two calls from an unknown number earlier today. I’d silenced them both.

“So? Does it s

stand?” he pressed.

I took a breath. Honestly, I didn’t want to let it stand–Edith’s attitude in court had infuriated me.

But with Harry about to be released, I had no idea what kind of trouble he’d stir up next.

To avoid dealing with everything at once, especially with my Fashion Week showcase coming up, I decided to let this one go.

“Fine. Have her apologize publicly, and I’ll accept an out–of–court settlement.” I may have agreed, but I still gave a reminder. “However, Ace told me a settlement may not make much difference in court at this stage.”

the rest as long as you provide a letter

someone even more powerful to

nodded. “Alright then. It’s

I turned toward my door, ready to head

no

me. “Taylor, are you happier

pulling it open, but I turned

facts. “He’s richer than you, comes from a better family, is more capable, and treats me with more care.

darkened with every word.

like that when you know the answer will only humiliate you?” I

hands clenched the wheelchair’s armrests, knuckles

pressure.

heavy

he spoke again, his voice cold and detached. “Have you met William Kenway yet? Has he even agreed to your

doorknob, and smiled

With

door, cutting the conversation

simmered within

was probably right–my apartment was no

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That meant I’d have to start house hunting after the new year. Ideally, I’d find a fully furnished place one I could clean up and move into

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