r psyche was all the while faltering from Ethan's declaration, her heart beating a whimsical cadence against he

a gathering of socialites. Their murmurs

an's secondary

he left town

said about hi

ard the patio. The cool night air hit her face, a welcome break from the smothering air ins

make an entry," a recogni

appearance unintelligible. A sparkling reminder of everything O

er voice cautiously impartial.

ngers." Much thanks to you," she said, her tone similarly estimated. " Howeve

alpably between them, imp

ad no idea about any of this." Ethan's declaration was

me and unexpectedly you're back, with a comfortable bid for employment fr

d for any wrongdoing she didn't carry out. However, New Y

estbrook for my own reasons, none of which include Ethan or his or

be, or a hesitant regard. Before she could answer,

e patio. His look flicked between the two ladies, detecti

he steered up to Ethan. She put a possessive hand on his arm, her grin no

ze fixed on Olivia. I trust you'll keep close by, Liv. W

owledged any position, Ethan. Without even having a

You're right, obviously. Could we talk ab

m around her waist before she could respond. Everything alrig

sed of implicit pressures and old competitions. Ethan

ing, Jack." In fact, I was about to inquire ab

at was quickly replaced by warmth. I'd very much

t be imaginable," he said, his voice cut. " The new Head of Global Initiatives is s

nowledged - " Olivia start

could be argued with his tone. I recommend you use tomorrow to find a good pace on the undertaking. Except if, o

her. She opened her mouth to dissent, to tell Ethan precisely where he could push his p

and overreacted. " Mr. Blackwood," he panted, "there's be

ous very rich person was supplanted by a man nearly losing everyth

," he said unobtrusively. "

Jackson encouraging Olivia to leave with him, she wound up at a junct

she saw a gleam of the kid she once cherished -

they were crashing in manners she would never have envisioned, and at the focal point, all things considered, stood a b

t choice she made. Be that as it may, would