akin to guilt. He had been so wrapped up in his own silent misery that he hadn't noticed the collateral

ves the world revolves around her. Leo Vance is her latest... project. He likely

r. Instead, she processed the information with th

s the suddenness of the decision. It was

ing him, or even Amelia directly. She was si

fore, Ethan felt a genuine smile touc

markable woma

It was a small, humanizing crack in her armor of resi

nymore. It was an investment in someone worthy. It was a quiet act of defiance against Amelia's petty worl

ace. She saw no pity, only respect. Without hesitation,

Hayes. I won't

ang, shattering the peaceful mome

ssion turning to ice. He answered,

you want,

used when she wanted something. "Are you still angry abou

ice dripping with sarca

dramatic. You know you can't live without me. Anyway, Henderson sent over som

f papers in the backgrou

, Amelia. It's

g the final divorce settlement, transferring contested assets solel

ally. "I'll do it. But you owe me

hung

oss his face. It wasn't a smile of happiness, but of victor