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d the historic moment to emphasize his rules. He required all of th

g none of you have a business background," Reggie said, his voice was weak, but full of authority. His p

id-back demeanor, while Cal's gentle nature provided a stark contrast to Beck's enthusiastic energy. It

oup. This is not just about inheritance; it's about legacy and honor." Reg

full of irony, "how long did you think i

ng tension. I recognized him for his

amon's taunts as if he'd never heard them. "On Monday, you'll start your business and management classes. I

seriously want us to appear in front of the world like

e replied coldly. "

he often made witty comments when he was with me. And for some reason, I felt myself constrained by th

ftened, and there was a small smile there. "Y

ally in

start introducing Blackwood to them." Reggie rose from his chair. "Well, perhaps we could start w

ok at their faces. Ace stared blankly at the table, Beck twirled his fork, Cal leaned back in his c

just wan

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one, Andrés. Don'

ned the back door. A figure in dark shadows t

reamble as he put away his cell phone. Although his wor

Seeing that his eyes were still piercing, I added, "I just overheard-accide

at down on one of the loung

to him, straightening my legs, gazing at the dark scene across the pool.

t some fresh air after getting a drink in the fridge. I didn't expect to find Damon outside at this early hour. A

nice entrance," I said, which made me su

ked, I could tell from his

done that when

he wee hours of the morni

in the wee hours of the morning

nd I'm straight," Damon

liminated right away if you couldn't love me

s not my love for you,

even more disgu

but it was also a sincere one. I had a feeling I would get alo

, "So, why did you finally decide to join

t the sky. "I do hate him, but for people li

much that I changed my sitting posi

g about my background?" he

"I had thought you guys w

sky above. He was silent for a few seconds, then smiled

ay he wanted. The thought occurred to me that Reggie made the announcement perhaps because

ying to get rid of my thoughts about Reggie. I tightened my nig

rising. His eyes somehow seemed to glow

ather together, you hardly ever talk about yourself. You're too busy r

nds. "Well, I don't wonder why you're suited to be a Blackwood." He sai

words were meant to offend me. "You know, Ace is an ambitious lawyer, Beck

had been practicing it for quite some time, as if that was the answer he gave to people who

not an

ate

t time I'd called him-maybe even the firs

tting up from his seat. I was unprepared when he bent down until his face was level wit

s cupping my chin. "You want to know my past? Trust me, it's

d like a

im a sharp glare to break throug

e myself when the faint scent of his cologne hit my nose. And with a brea

walked away, leaving me frozen with a burni