true potential. He had likely figured out its future value but chose to let Frederick have it

the topic with a casual tone. Vanicah's brow furrowed as he considered her words. He realized he was probably readi

ay to mingle with other guests. As they walked off, Viole briefly glanced back at Keisha, her

of a tragic figure-abandoned by her husband for another woman, left to fend for herself in a room full of strangers. But Keisha wasn't here to wallow

ded on a grand piano in the corner. A thought struck her, and a smile

s the daughter of the Autumn family, skills she had neglected in her past life, would now serve her well. She hadn't p

ho was playing. When Keisha finished the piece, applause

xed on Keisha. Viole noticed his distraction and, in an attempt to downplay Keisha's accompl

issive, but Keisha knew better. In this crowd, such a level of proficiency was not uncommon, but the reaction from the audien

etty face with a wealthy background-she had substance and talent. Th

e woman who had just captivated the room. Keisha knew that befriending these influential ladies wo

Vardy leaned casually against the railing, a smirk playing on his

m, nodded in agreement.

nce when did you, of all people, d

ot know much about music,

sic itself; it was the woman pla

ed a corner, a strong hand grabbed her and pulled her into a secluded alcove. Startle

elt the warmth of his chest against her back and adjusted her br

releasing her. "Did

ly to see Fern rubbing his hand with a pained e

ncern. "Sneaking in. I d

ing in? Are you seriou

can I say? I like to

Right. Mr. Lane's grandso

ut he quickly masked it with a playful grin. "You

rom her past life-that Fern would eventually inherit everyt

here, Fern?" she ask

this," he said, handing it to her. Keisha's eyes widened when

muttered. "You snuck in

ain. "It's impor

absurdity of the situation. "And you

place anyone would look for

the contract and handing it bac

ression turned serious. "Can I as

d an eyebrow

illion dollars on that l

aze evenly. "I h

his curiosity piqued. "Wh

o reveal her plans just yet. "What if I told you that land w

ed, skepti

en you'll just hav

ened. "What are y

a replied cryptically before sli

rdy noticed the thoughtful look on hi

n't elaborate. "Yea

ut w

y upscale estates planned ne

I've heard of. That area's a dum

wed in confusion.

Yeah. It's practi

ecisions. If she had invested ten billion dollars, she mu