issed her offer, without a hint of negotiation bef

cherished by all, she had never e

her ailing sister, Rosalie w

nd swiftly dialed

thday? Quickly, prepare a thoughtful gift for Ashton, no matter the cost. We need to demonstrate our sincerity t

one down, his face c

ivate details, and the caller was surprisingly

d Tristan misread

g face, Ashton? Are you hunting for

one of your concern," Asht

oked after Emalee for two years, I can get you a job. You could be our security guard or driver. That way, you'd see how well we

ondescension as he reveled in

job from you, and you certainl

an burst into pro

about five thousand a month? Have you ever earned that much? Or perhaps you'r

them, choosing not to mention the recent million

ined quiet, now show

y, I was mistaken. You've shown nothing but failure and arrogance. Phillip extend

ent. You think Phillip is doing me a favor? That I should be grateful? You

hless. In a burst of fury, she exclaimed, "Ashton!

the James family has completely vanished. I'm only her