e hotel when Kristina's eager

per Russell? Is he really as ridicu

sing. She knew exactly what Kristina wanted-juicy gossip.

ecognized that today's visitor, impressive though he was, lacked

ng this piece of gossip with Margot. B

r, she'd drag the entire Gibson fa

hered with them. Margot genuinely believes she'll marry into the Russell family? Please! Does she even know what h

son family, Kristina had alw

ld through a stark lens of allies versus enemies.

ue, undeniable charm, or striking ap

y changed topics. "I've signed some promisin

uxury hotels globally, Kristina had

nd scouting handsome young talents from around the globe her spec

ine star power-two of her selections had already risen to

accepted witho

he back seat of another vehicle, his phone pressed to

Gibson's soon-to-be ex-wife, Evelina Marsh... she seems i

mooth voice held a subtle intens

quickly. "But Cary is openly fla

ingle word dripped

owed emotion openly. Thus, when he spat out the word "Disgusti

tinued thoughtfully. "Recovery periods, postoperative care-she was there thro

meticulously investigated everyone tied to Cary.

nstructed coldly. "And find whatever

stood,

t the Gibson

ht. "We're still influential-why shouldn't I have a shot at him? Wh

tantrum and gone for their meal. Esme, however, lingered patiently, soothin

's chin, forcing their eyes to meet. "Do you really think Eve

icion flashing in her eyes. "Esme,

ned, "It's quite possible the butler tipped E

her expression contorted in jealousy. "How dare that

lder affectionately, like

ost Cary to me, she's desperately looki

ively, "Mr. Russell wouldn't gla

elf, she's insignificant. But some men are easily tempted by those bold women. While Mr. Ru

ot practically screamed,

ly. "If Evelina manages that, she'll be set for life financial

verly transformed Evelina from me

g the perfect moment, Esme casually teased her, "Didn't Hayden

l Hayden's number. "Hayden? Remember how you've been begging me for a dat

lips curled into a c

the Russell family? Esme wouldn't rest un