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ut wonder what this was all about. My father had never been one to hand over his business responsibilities, and if he ever did, I was certain I wouldn't be hi
and he wasn't thrilled with the idea. His expression softened, though, when he noticed how
gland to find out. You could come with me, you know-mayb
head. "Not yet. When the time
landed. Upon arriving in England, my dad welcomed me warmly, his demeanor as loving as ever. But something felt off. Hi
's going o
s taken aback; this wasn't like him. Traveling from London to Engla
reshen up. Can th
ter, but this is imp
my entire life. I was puzzled and uneasy. "Dad, I need to shower.
ould step inside, my father blocked my path. His expression had chang
m for argument. I felt a wave of fear wash over me, and for
As I reluctantly sat down, my mind raced, trying
ness," he began, his voice steady but firm. "He's been my partner f
Rogers. He studied business administration in Lon
t I recoiled, refusing to shake it. "Dad, I don't like him at a
about?" he demanded, his voice rising. "This is your betrothed, c
likely away on one of her business trips to China. Both of my parents we
hen it hit me-Jack Rogers had been my coursemate in London. He was well-known for his intelligence and brilliant performance. But what unnerved me most was that he held a sec
d, breaking
ied, trying to
h me inappropriately. Instinctively, I
aid with a smirk, his words cutting through me like ice.
now," I whispered, terri
to keep my secret from reaching my parents' e
ldly. "But I won't spill your secret-on on
ing boldly around the living room. You sold your father's sole London residence and opted for a rented apartment to bail out your boyfriend, Charlie, who had been apprehended by the authorities for drug trafficking.