Chapter 12
Good news was that the target of race’s potuit had said he would take sponsibility for h
her, but bad news came when she rejected him and make things worse by stepping on his foot.
The man who appraced at the dom was tall, looking far more formal than the fist time they met in a nightclub.
He had spenstically chosen a Claruit, its sharp lines and allowed shape ghring him an air of elegance
The dark grey Palnce of Bufus thaeck partern enhanced his elegance and poise, with every movement exuding aristocrat da—
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beton, Cole had even more strikingly sharp features–his face was more defined, his features sharpen, with an intense, almost aggresive beauty. Grace had long pected he wasn’t just an ordinary persen. She had even wondered if he couldbe Zane’s older brother, but she never imagined he could be Zane’s uncle. Litale did she kurv, This uncle was only ten years older than Zan
Grace’s usually composed expression froze at this moment. As she let her thoughts rum mill, Cole’s tipus piewcloser, and her heart raced wildly. She was terrified he would expose what had happened in Morelia
Hood next to her, cold and distant, his commanding presence making i
huostregal
He explained to Camelia calmly. “Deloce leaving Novella, Zame suddenly canceled his plans. These must’ve been argent matter at the school
Seeing him, Winton immediately stood up with enthuslavn. “Cole, come sit here.”
“yes, Wiston “Cole moved to sit beside Winton, never sparing Grace a glance.
Camelia frowned slightly. “That boy! He didn’t even let us know he wouldn’t return. He left us all waiting! Mes. Harper, I apologize, my son has been spoiled by me inter childhood.”
Kane didn’t seem to mind at all and responded with ease, “It’s understandable, Nydia’s also been busy with her thesis recently. She and Zane are about the same age. They should have alr
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number to bim later, and let the two kids get to know each other.”
Upon hearing Camelia’s words, Nydia throw a challenging look at Grace. She thought, “No quer what cace does, the person Ms. Jensen’s interested in is still me.
Grace didn’t even glance at her. Her mind was a man. She regretted the things she had said at the airport.
If only she hadn’t been seifirm with her woods, she wouldn’t have found herself in such an awkward position now.
In the next moment, Camelia turned to Grace and said, “Earlier, you mentioned your skilled in making perfome. I actually have a perfume studio. Would you like to come by tempeLow?
Grace didn’t dare tebase, so she nodded and agreed.
She no longer bad the excitement she had felt at the beginning had scattered completely.
Innes. Her approach to Camella had largely been a tactic to provoke Nydia, but ever since Cole showed up, het focus
with an unusual level of respect–almost
She glanced at him out of the cover of het sye. In terms of status, Withon was technically the head of the family, but even he treated Cole with an
In only confirmed her muspicion. Even though Cole hadbeen away from the country for years, his position in the Jensen family was wishalably high.
Grace bi into a honey–glazed shrimp, het mood heavy, likos she had just missed out on winning the lottery.
She had a talot feeling someone was watching her. But when she looked up the
After dinner, Kate eagerly pulled Jayla aside to chat with Camelia.
sat calmly at the head of the table, discussing the dish in front of him. He never es
Grace, no longer in the mood to impres, quietly slipped away. Bedure leaving, she paused and lockedback.
Il fær mother were still alive, the probably would’ve worried about her marriage prospects like this, too.
Amache crept into Grace’s heart. Back in her car, she gripped the steering wheel rightly.
glanced her way.
She had thought she was used to navigating life alone in the dark. But it turned out, she hadn’t changed much since she was a child. Deep down, she still found herself jealous of lads who had
When assete had a morber, they were a died even an Bo
When day didn’t, they were food to grow up. No matter how thorny the road ahead, there was no choice but to keep moving forward
Under the node vetlight, she noticed a tall, familiar figure approaching Grace quickly opened the door and stepped out in het heels.
cine, the can’t slap or act patient. She stood on the aid of the road, and composed “Mr. person.”
He was beatly 6’3”, and even in heels, shesim didn’t much his shoulder.
en the Hooked dzimt, bis date was cool and datant. Those deep, undeadade eyes more vol of emotion, making her heart skip.
“My Harper, is their astething you ?
“I didn’t know your identity before. If I was rude the other day, Thope you can forgive me!
like tried to meadhia espersion, but Cule was too composed His jawline was shung, bis entire demeanor cold and distan
“There’s no need. I didn’t take li personally “
Code didn’t warn hesitate. As soon as he finished speaking, he named and walked away without a spoved p
en to farah with her words back at the spout Back then, she thought he was just the any they man she’d never viss paths with again
She never expected to shoot linnell in the boot
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“Now I’m curious, whoexactly ate you planning to marry, Malapet? My supliew! be said, rech word slow and deliberate.
fitare didn’t even get the chance to respond before he advanced another step, his presence overwhelming Instinctively, she stepped back. Her body bumped against the side of lies o
The dimly in pasking paragerast long shadows, but when he beared our hand againu hes co wish , biringare blu koodout what little light remained. His pence enveloped her rumpletely, palling her into the gravity of his private spa e
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De tihted lim Beadslightly. Warm breath brushedber eat as he whispered, “I wonder how my dear nephew would react if he knew his girlfriend slept with his uncle?”
veyes widened in shock. “You knew I was Zane’s girlfriend that night?”
Harper, you were the one who climbed into my bed, dy am I wrong?”
His indifferent gaze flickered with a hint of sarcasm
Gran wanted to krep pushing for answers, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw Winton walking toward them. Anyone who saw her standing this close to Cole would instantly assume something improper. Especially not in a family that valued reputation above all ele
Bank flared in her chest. She yanked open the car doo and dove into the back seat of Cola’s Bentley
A few seconds later, Winton’s voice Lang out “Cole, why are you still here?
still holding the car handle, Cole cast a meaningful glance at Grace, who was curled up against the leather seat, panic flashing across her face. Her pale fingers gently pressed to her lips L she looked up at him with wide, pleading eyes
He loved that expression.
Especially when she was beneath him, breathless and ruined,
A smuk tupped at his lips. Thaving now.”
He stepped into the driver’s seat and casually shut the door.
Winton quickened his pace “Perfect timing. I’ve got something I need to discuss with you ride with
Grace fioze. Het es widened in horror.
If she had known this would happen, the would have just walked away. Suspicion was nothing compared to being caught red–handed
The wanted toy Cole, not become the punchline to a scandal–the kind where people whispered that the heiress of the Hasper family had no shame and threw herself into a man’s car. That could never happen. She couldn’t let Winton get in
Cole watched er carefully, amusement in his eyes. Grace reached out and rugged at his sleeve. Her delicate face was full of sient pleading. Her voice was soft, trembling. “Mr. Jensen. Please”
