murmurs of the surrounding elite guests grew louder,

ly stepped forward. He completely ignored Cad

rmer employee's erratic behavior," Julien sa

hms she is trying to pitch you were developed while she was on my payroll.

addie, his eyes col

my company's intellectual property to force me to ta

e marble pillar, Jaspe

gressive way Julien loomed ove

nding to step into the light, crush this

a step forwar

gh. The sound was so melodic, yet so filled with pur

up, looking at Julien like he wa

dical marvel," Caddie said clearly, h

my brain belonged to you? Furthermore, I just to

sneer. "Then who are you representing? You ha

ssed business card from her clutch

yes never leaving Julien's shocked face. "I am the new pr

ing tech firm backed by a mysterious billionaire? How did Caddie, a gi

h his voice wavered with sudden, s

card, then down at the tablet Caddie had shown him earl

n said, his tone tu

. Miss Kensington is pitching a totally new thermal regulation paradigm. Frankly

ords came out. It was a public ex

rtise is undeniable. I want to introduce you to Apex's top leadership. Come to o

tone," Caddie smiled, s

rk curving his lips. He leaned back against the pi

rashing down on him. Caddie was not coming back to him. She was surpassing

trembling hand toward her, suddenly real

y warmth. "Your company is dying, Julien. An

a sickeningly sweet voice

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sed in a bright pink gown, clinging desperately to Caleb's ar

stunning star-blue gown, her fa

nd necklace resting on Caddie's collarbone, a

nd her angl