To Be Yours Again by Taylor

Chapter 823 In This for Our Own Gain

"When have I ever not made an improvement?' Alec retorted, rolling his eyes.

Paul shook his head, laughing. "Alright, fuck off then. I still have things to do."

Alec got up. He was about to leave anyway. 'Be patient with Stephanie. Do some gestures that are meaningful to her, and don't force her to do anything again. You wouldn't be able to take any of Jenny’s retaliations right now.“

"Fine, goddamn it. I know I'm no match for either of you." Paul rolled his eyes. Alec clearly just didn't want to get on Jenny's bad side.

Still, even as Jenny was powerful on the surface, she might not have the same reign and tenacity in the underworld where Paul ruled.

Knowing Paul had his backup plans, Alec left the office.

asking him to come over. Alec didn't refuse, having already guessed what it would be for. He might as well explain himself, seeing they were

back home, their

laughing stock she was after all the effort to climb onto Alec Faust

title before he

found

smoothly? Why the sudden breakup?" Blake's grandfather grumbled. He had held out hope that Blake would succeed with her plans. That was down

in

care why, only how. "So? Is there no hope left for you

Grandad. Please let me try

good impression of her daughter, so

contacted me before the news was released. He's assured