Harold were, as expected

t us to have a baby. How

glass of water and w

looked at her with narrowed eyes and said,

was not surpri

est. How could they even enterta

re ri

ost, Miley's lips tightened, and

emained unaware of th

old had been accompanying Ley

oughts, Harold suddenly scooped h

egan loosening his tie, de

ll enjoy each o

voice made Mil

Instead, she wrapped her arms a

her back wit

moved from the t

hand along her thigh. When he was fondling h

d his tie s

overwhelming desire, his instincts

s hands with a tie, positioned herself on top

d said through

st have slipped some

all over. At this point, he had no

private parts on purpose and flirt

eard you spent a fortune on a piece of art. Since we're married, that artwork bel

by the Seine River," a painting by her m

guard by her claim of i

a prenuptial agreement, Miley. I'm not handing over som

urchased it for Leyla, but he couldn't

out a mock

g night. I doubt you'll be too comfortable. Losing money is one thing; you

murmured softly, "Besides, that

for her, yet her father had secretly

e fleeting sadne

in the room f

e said, "Fine. You'll get t

. She switched off the recorder, grabbed Harol

e right. But using my mother's artwork to boost Leyla's status? Be thankful I

ands, turned around, and strod

oo much medicati

be on his fee

hed a sigh

rdeal would serve as a l

hailed a cab and departed fro

safe house under

d to escape his binds. His thoughts

y's vengeful nature over

pated her resorting t

able to hide f

us about her

r the pai

ed his assistant, "Where is the pain

lied, "Miss Pearson took it. I as

it was for her?" Haro

Mr. Wheeler. The items from the auction were us

th a hint of sarcasm. "That painting is valued at thre

y, the housekeeper informed Eric th

he situation, not returning t

Harold, it was at Le

g skills were average, t

. Thanks to Harold's influence, it attracted a

of attention, surrounded by elegantly dre

is typically exclusive. It's surprising

ave Harold to thank for this. His generosity secured this splendid venue and brou

old simply sees me as family. Ple

u more than Miley!" Wendy changed the subject and smirked. "What's the use of being

's moral compass is failing more each day. Not only do you not feel embarrassed about Leyl