s shining, but the mood in t

tea, when Ellsworth stormed in. He was still weari

know?" he

n't turn. "

e slammed a hand ont

She was holding a copy of the divorce pa

is void," Bea

ned slowly.

n the event of a divorce proceedings initiated during a pregnancy of a direct heir

these papers now, the bank freezes my capital. Banks Capita

a. It was scalding hot, but

g divorced. Not yet. You will remain married, legally and publ

nt me to live here? With him? While

ou will play the happy couple for the press.

money," Cressie s

llsworth snapped. "I'm not bankrupti

ire held hostage by his grandmother's rules. This

said. "But I h

ions?" Ellsw

the Master. I don't want to see you. I don't want to hear you. And

ushed. "This

ressie shot back. Her voice was sharp, authoritati

tared at he

ly. "West Wing. Separate li

her mug do

ushing his shoulder. He flinc

y in the Master bedroom.

ed her, her presence was a constant-a warm body, the s

d felt like

s phone. Jolie had sent him a photo. She was weari

ld excite him. Usually, he would c

, he just f

ckground of Jolie's selfie, on her n

ce when did Jol

d the ph

sie was humming. She was organizing h

ew more months," she promised. "We stay