"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
Valerie sat at the foot of the bed. "I told her home is wherever you are."Kieran couldn't help but smile. "You're willing to come with me?""Where else would I go if not you? We're a pair, Darling. It's only right that I follow you wherever you go." Valerie then sighed. "Actually, I think we shoul
Kieran didn't like restraining himself when Valerie was right in front of him.He had been fighting back his desire for a while.In the study the other day, it was as though the walls inside him had been cracked open slightly. So, he started desiring Valerie again after only a few days.When Kieran