Blake and Jessica were also getting ready to leave. That was when Evelu noticed an exquisite airplane pendant hanging on Jessica’s phone case.
the recognized it instantly. It was the exact one she had handmade for Blake when they were teenagers. It had taken her a full week to craft, leaving her fingers raw and
Back then, Blake had treated it. had been furious – and heartbroken–when he saw the blisters on her hands
Blake followed her gaze and noticed her staring at the charm
He patted Jessica’s shoulder. “Wait for me is the cat
Jennica gave Evelyn a thoughtful glance befour nodding “Alright, but don’t take too long
Once she was gone, Blake turned to Evelyn. “Jessica really liked it, so I gave it toder. Do you mind?“
Evelyn snapped out of it and replied indifferently, “Not at all.”
Det lake saw it–there was a distance to her now. She was cold is a way she never used to be
He clicked his tongue and said, “Since you don’t mind, can you make another one for me? Jessica wants a matching set, but tran’t find anything lik..”
Evelyn wasn’t sentimental about this kind of thing anymore his unreasonable request still made her fowTI
Adull pain pulsed at her temple as the met his gaze. Then lose that one and go buy a matching set
Betty Blake could respond, Sebastian returned, his expression serious. Seeing that Evelyn’s expression wasn’t looking great, his frown deepened as he asked, “What happened?” Evelyn grabbed his arm and pulled him toward the exit. “Nothing. Let’s go.“!
Blake didn’t stop het. He just casually showed his hands into his pockets and looked toward the distance where Lucas and Tiffany were walking side by side,
His expression darkened
Anearby executive nervously asked, “Mr. Harrison, is something wrong!”
Blake rubbed his temples. “No. Let’s go.”
Back at Thing Sean Group, Evelyn finally learned what had happened.
Lucas had sought Sebastian out for a reason. He wanted Sebastian to arrange a meeting between Tilfany and Graham.
“Lucas want my dad to meet Tilthy.” Sebastian sold. “He told me to name my price. Anything within his power, he’s willing tools it. Tittany wants to write a research paper and in hoping to get some guidance from my dad.”
Sebastian speeted, “Does the even deserve it?”
Evelyn sat quietly for a long moment.
Lucas was trally willing to go this far for Tity. It wasn’t just about opening doors. Everyone knew that when Lucas made a promise, it carried serious weight.
El Sebastian wanted to be redy, he could ask for anything, and Lucas would still willingly agree to it.
nizing bei documents. “Even if you refuse, Lacas will find another way
wild captivate a man. She and Lucas hacht’t even
even known each other that long–the months, at most. Yet is that short time, she had achirend
wing look. “Lucas is protecting Titany. If he finds out, he’ll make things diicult for Flying Seal Group. We don’t have the leverage to go up against Haen. There’s necessary Trouble over personal matterk.”
eplers of highly skilled professional key getting an audience with Graham–let alone receiving his goblince—was a privilege reserved for the absolute best.
en have been in the Tuning
I that be on her.
calves. If she tash messes Protes Hill, that
who’s bau. Then don’t want you to take than too hard“:
ng with his recouse and connections–was now fully invested in Tittams. And Evelyn had nothing
not a faint smile. “I try to be rational about these things. No point in forcing what won’t work
emotions, nothing would ever get solved She didn’t let it bother her.
she had been renewing the books Graham had given het Cross–referencing them with academic literature, the continued refining her deas.
impressed, already envisioning the success of their project. He was so excited that he gathered the engineering and technical teams for a full meeting.
