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.

Zeke, asking him to come over. Alec didn't refuse, having already guessed what it would be for.

Blake was under her family’s spotlight back home, their gazes mixed with contempt, amusement,

mind; how much of a laughing stock she was after all the effort to climb onto Alec

inherited the family title before he

found it

Blake's grandfather grumbled. He had held out hope

of Jenny Walter!" Blake complained. "They were in a relationship back

her grandfather didn't care why, only how. "So? Is there no hope left for

give up, Grandad. Please let me

Blake’s father roared. He had never had a good impression of her daughter, so the news didn't surprise

gazed at his father, saying, "Dad, Alec contacted me before the news was released. He's assured our cooperation continues even though he's broken up with Blake. All terms and conditions as before still