The next day, Morgan rolled out of bed and found a lengthy message from Bennett on her phone. It instantly made her day as her heart lit up like the clear sky outside.Bennett shared about how his workload had increased due to his fresh promotion. Worried that Morgan might feel neglected, he reassur
"Remember the picture I sent you? Derek met Ryan's driver, and Ryan is likely the mastermind behind Morton Corporation, maybe even ..."Kieran's tone turned serious and continued, "The mastermind behind the events sixteen years ago."Bennett tightened his grip on the coffee cup. "Do you have any evi
"I'm standing with the public. Unless—" Bennett smiled and continued, "you wish to stand against the people, Mr. Pine?"Augustus didn't anticipate having difficulty in dealing with Bennett, who was among those recently promoted. After that ordeal, he went through the necessary procedures and left t
Ryan felt like he was playing a game of chess and was under siege, which put him in a position where he was the one checkmated. He couldn't make a move as every step led him to ultimate defeat.It felt like even the heavens wouldn't lend him a hand.… Julian reached Zolford in the evening. He went
Valerie propped her chin with one hand and tilted her head slightly. Her mind began running again as she ruled out the possibilities."Gambling activities are strictly monitored these days, so the casinos wouldn't dare hide anyone."I don't think Stuart and Dylan could afford to spend at the clubs e
When he pulled a chair from the side, Valerie promptly patted the seat beside her and invited him to sit down. "Come here, Darling. Sit with me."Valerie's gestures were like when one secured a seat in school and was inviting her closest friends to sit beside her when she saw them. Kieran went to s
Valerie applauded Morgan. "You're the smartest person in the Kingsley household." Then, she gave Morgan a thumbs-up.Julian gave Morgan one too. "You're very experienced indeed."Proudly, Morgan thumped her chest. "Of course. The older, the wiser, they say."Kieran, as their guardian, listened quiet
It seemed that having a police officer in her family wasn't that good a thing. Morgan sat up in bed. "Julian said that my temper would be more than enough for you to endure in the future. I didn't get it."Shouldn't her husband be the one to tolerate her temper? Why was Bennett the one to deal with