Chapter 42

“Thalia,” Drake said quietly, staring at the sunlight streaming in. His voice was barely audible.

“What?” Mason’s voice rose sharply. “Thalia’s getting engaged? To whom?”

“Who doesn’t matter.” Drake’s voice took on an obsessive edge. “I won’t let her marry him. She belongs with me. I’ll win her back.”

“Uh…” Mason was momentarily speechless. After a pause, he ventured carefully, “Drake, don’t you think that’s… unethical?”

Drake laughed bitterly. “Ethics? I don’t care about ethics. I just need her back.”

Mason was stunned into silence. His friend had treated Thalia as a replacement, cheated on her with Sienna, and now that she was engaged, he was claiming undying love? It was beyond belief.

“Look,” Mason sighed, “I’ve never tried stealing someone’s fiancée, so I can’t really advise. Different strokes and all that. Good luck, I guess.”

That weekend at Thalia’s apartment, Asher cooked lunch for her.

“I’m visiting a colleague in the hospital this afternoon,” she told him afterward. “The one from the knife

incident. We’re bringing flowers and fruit.”

“Let me have William arrange that,” Asher offered.

“Thanks.”

William arrived with the Cullinan, the trunk filled with gifts. As Thalia got out at the hospital, Rachel

approached.

smirked. “Was that a Rolls–Royce

problem?”

smile was knowing. “Just…

standing nearby, couldn’t resist asking, “So who was

boyfriend,” she answered simply.

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Right.” Rachel’s tone dripped with insinuation. “We understand completely,”

Rachel turned to Enzo. “Must be her sugar daddy. Explains

eagerly. “Makes sense. Remember that ten

to the profession,” Rachel sneered.

next day at Sinclair & Klein, Sarah Thompson

client meetings,” Sarah explained, “but as a lawyer, negotiation skills are crucial. I have a potential client I’d like you

“If you secure this client, you’ll get twenty percent commission, on top of

than the opportunity to develop her negotiation skills. In New York,

handle it,” she nodded.

Club. Enzo will accompany you,” Sarah

the late notice.”

to find Enzo Corner. “How

not use

“It’s too late to arrange

car?” Enzo’s tone was nasty. “I suppose us working stiffs aren’t worthy of your sugar

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