As I sat back, my eyes caught the sight of one of my father’s old posters. His face, younger and alive smiled back at me. We’re family, the poster said. And family gives each other a ride to work—free of charge. I chuckled a little as my eyes turned misty. I remembered the PR team thinking that
Charles I hung up the phone and reclined in my seat, feeling victorious. Over fifty percent of Sharpe Medical Supplies was mine. Wolfe Medical would have no choice but to do business with me now, and that would be my chance. The longevity drug they were developing was going to take off in the ma
The account was just as he said, and I almost laughed. “I suppose his wife cleaned him out during the divorce?” “I don’t believe so,” George said. “I am looking into the circumstances around it based on some reports regarding his relationship with Amy starting while he was still married.”
Grace “I’m so sorry, ma’am, but the terms of the loan agreement are clear.” The representative sighed again. “If you can’t come up with at least one payment by the next payment debt, we’ll have to foreclose on your house.” I shuddered at the words. The woman had genuinely seemed sorry. I too
I turned away from him, ready to leave. “If you don’t talk to me, I’ll call your debts due.” I scoffed. My eyes burned as I turned back to glare at him. I wanted him to see the fury on my face. His eyes were calm. His expression was neutral. “Get in line,” I hissed. “I’m sure you’ve hear
Grace My mind was reeling, but as Devin sputtered, I found that I couldn’t do much more than sit back and watch. Amy looked nervously at me before looking back at Charles. She drew closer as if to lean on Devin, but he didn’t seem to notice. "What?" Devin shook his head, disbelief painting h
She shook her head again. He nodded. “I imagined as such. You are soon to be a Blackwoods by blood and oath, Amy. You have nothing to fear.” He turned his gaze back to Devin. “The lawyers will be in touch, Devin. If you have any shred of honor left in you, you will cooperate and perhaps reclaim
Grace Charles returned to the table. Though his expression smoothed out into something that was supposed to be welcoming and calm, his eyes were still glowing. He was furious and trying to hide it. “My apologies, Grace. I thought I raised him better, but I promise that he will suffer for his a