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on gates groane

ook at the manicured lawns or the fountain. She jus

door was

into the

tableau o

scotch in his hand. Janeen was on the sofa, filing her

p grey suit. She recognized him. M

idn't yell. His voice was quiet, trembling with suppressed

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, standing up. "To save this family! And yo

throat. He stood up,

your... dramatic exit, and the breach of the confidentiality agreement regarding the pre

relief so strong her knee

bridge loan provided to Leonard Industries. The contract contained a specific 'Marriage Claus

gray. "We can't pa

e proceedings on the company assets

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ded on the roo

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e screen towa

to of two hands intertwined. A

w Chapter.

Lance's

Francesca

her lips. "Daddy gave his blessing this morning. Lance needs

she had loved since college. The man sh

n waiting

Francesca stammered.

Lance was just waiting for you to be... safely disposed of at the Ortega

esca whispered.

a sinking ship when he sees one. A

shaking finge

t o

ha

he trust fund is frozen pending

" Francesca screamed. Tears

er Power of Attorney to your father when you were in Switzerl

had been se

sca looked at

have no daughter. Get out before

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ed out t

sky opened up. Rain. A torrential downpour

the driveway.

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with her tear

d slowly behind h

steering wheel. His

nto the dry warmth of the car. He wanted to go

he needs to break completel

lter. She collapsed onto the m

zzed. Incoming

wered.

friend. "Oh my god, I heard. D

y sound. "They threw me out, Anna.

furious. "I'm at The Blue Vel

e no m

re. I'll pay

a cab. I'm...

t here.

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cket. She had three dollars in chan

ped onto

bus pull away. He p

Velvet. Send a team. But keep them invisible