t last, he snapped out of it, and anger took over his face

e struggled to catch her breath. "That was so sa

king at Ashton. "Congratul

"Thank you for giving m

n her glass before turning to Madelynn. "So, what's the plan now?

o there's nothing for me to worry about. I've spent the last three

are you saying? Are you thinking

Madelynn

ng Isaac chase his dreams. She worked without holding an

fforts had ever mea

ove it to herself instead. From now on, she wou

y that! Madelynn, I know you'll succeed no matter what you decide to do. But if you

biggest names in Cresthaven. Getting inside isn't easy, and that's exactly why

s she noticed Paige's reaction. "Why do you g

out it. Ever since Dominick returned after closing that cross border merger, people have

ted. "Really? He's n

e Trade Commission had someone that young competing for the position. The people standing against him are all seasoned old men, yet nobody

ver. "Who's brave enough to spread rumors about him? Everyone in this city

The uncrowned ruler of Cresthaven's business wor

d's Crestwood Derby wo

ars filled the entrance of the Crestwood

r stopped at the entrance, bringin

s. Excitement filled her face as she looked at him. "

dy a favorite gathering place for the upper class, and with the city's most prestig

ion softened. "I told you I'd make it up to you. I

know what you're dealing with. Your grandfather has always been ag

ood Derby was one reason he came, he also intended to m

to attract unwanted gossip. Then he thought about Madelynn possibly enjo

aintained image. There was no reason to keep consider