a watch so opulent, a definite symbol of p

to it? Colten isn't worth a sin

d concern as she grabbed Madison's w

ing all night. If Colten cared for you, he would've al

interrupted by the ri

d Josie could see Colten's

th a plea for sense, but she cut herself off as M

message from Colten appeared on the

onto the bed. "I'm heading for a shower. You shou

n't quenched. "Wait,

uld be unveiled the moment she stepped into the bathroom. A

treated to the sanctuary of the bathroom. By the t

laptop, plugged in the USB drive, and

s before a voice broke through,

ad crashed down on Lana, it wouldn't have caused serious harm. It was designed to be hollow directly above

a few seconds, then

ment I deserve. Since I knew Madison would chase the truth, I set her up and dr

ice came through, one Madison rec

nfessing his part in the twisted plot yet equally

ve with the audio, her phone buzzed ag

rson" flash on the caller ID, her

mma, Madison was far from a suitable match for her son in terms of family background and perso

ison slipped out to the balcony, sliding t

Mrs. P

oin us for dinner. Colten will swing by to get you." There was an

e on my own,

never waned, regardless of her strained ties with Colten.

oted, a hint of approval in her tone. "I've spoken with your parents about you and Colten ma

but a sharp pang of bitterness. "Mrs. Pearson, ab

ion. As my future daughter-in-law, you need to be ready to support Colten. A man's ultimate role is to establish

ood the unspoke

written long ago by Alfred-Chris

hen Colten would be the one

fred to introduce him at an upcoming board meeting-an e

ss at 3:30 PM and went s

sly, she crossed paths with Colten's assistant. The assistan

a burst of laughter from wi

tfit are amazing. I'm completely

t plans tonight, but don't worry-my assistant will escort you to meet t

ompetition. Why don't we invite her tonight as well? I

no need