nt she noticed the familiar bl

band wa

She hadn't even had time to fully process the news of the divorce

ly to Jordan who was still standing

instant," she hissed. "You don't

dy, almost unreadable. Then, withou

past her and headed straight for the fr

d after him

ked past? The same man who used to stammer apologies even when he wa

cony as Jordan reached t

ers. He still looked pale, the hospital stay having drained him of

the arm, steadyin

said quietly, patt

rned away

***********

und informing everyone that Mr. Bennett had asked to see

wned deepl

he divorce? After

he said

elier above casting a warm but serious glow. Ezra sat on the

but there was a certain fire i

with David rig

y the wall, qu

side his daughter. His brow furrowed slightly. The face seeme

man?" Ezra asked,

about to speak, bu

aid. "He came to spend some

avid for a moment longer,

oons in the city. Known for his father's empire and his own reputation

told him something wasn't right, but h

im to excuse u

itated.

said, firm

turned to David. "I'l

ath, stood up, adjusted his wristwat

leaned back slightly, took in the

ing I need to say," he began, voice steady despite

ne lea

remaine

it from scratch, through sweat, risk, and sacrifice. And now, with the way my

sat str

ut kept her f

s eyes, unsure of

ame one his lawyer had brought. But just as

escaped

ano

ime, s

leaned forward, gripp

lled, her voice

me, violently and a stream

illed t

screamed, rus

their feet as Jordan was already

bulance!" so

is lips trembling, and

turned