Being a full-time employee, a part-time private investigator, and newly married to a husband like mine wasn't easy. It wasn't simple being Marianne Fairmount nowadays, though it never really had been. However, I managed it in my own way. The clearest proof of that was the fact that I was sitting her
To my misfortune, everything I had uncovered during this time had only justified my paranoia—and then some.-After an extensive tour of the premises for the press, several more speeches about the project's ambitions, and my feet absolutely killing me in these heels, we were finally on our way to th
"Honey, I don't understand. Why wouldn't you want part of my shares? Being a shareholder would really help you in your bid for the management position," Serge said, sounding genuinely concerned.Was he really concerned about me? It's not like I could pull back my application now. In that area, I had
Lucius complaining about a situation he had created himself was neither surprising nor worthy of any strong reaction from me. The fact that he was glaring at Matt like he was about to punch him in three seconds also triggered the obvious—Matt felt intimidated."We weren't talking about anything impo
"It's a tempting offer, but..." I yawned and covered my mouth. "I'll pass.""We really need to work on your need to contradict me...""And on your need to lie compulsively.""Ouch. Go back to sleep, come on," he joked. I fought not to smile but failed anyway.Despite the success of today, I still co
Coming back to the Brown mansion for the second time felt just as overwhelming as the first. Now that I'd been here before, I tried to compose myself as best as I could while being received by the army of staff. Their gazes followed me as I walked up the grand staircase.Lucius and I stepped into th
"Surprising, isn't it?" The words slipped out of me, laced with a hint of bitterness."Considering how I behaved at your wedding... yes, it is," Liam admitted, his tone surprisingly sober and composed. "I never got the chance to properly apologize to you. But seeing Amelia at that party—finding out
"What are you two talking about?" Lucius interrupted us, irritation etched on his face.Liam straightened up immediately, almost as though he was seeking Lucius's approval. Alas, the Lucius standing in the doorway wasn't the charming, playful man I knew. He was cold and disapproving, and he clearly