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boy cousin and his weeping mistress was the highlight of my year. I hated Jarrett. I hated his polished exterior, his pol

y and influence tied to Jarrett-I almost laughed out loud. It was so typical of them. They wanted

ge shiver down my spine. It wasn't a laugh of defeat; it w

Meredith and her ey

s. I stopped leaning against the wall, my muscles ins

n bloodline," Bethany announced, her voice clear and unwavering. "Jarret

lute, suffoca

face went purple. Meredith looked like she had just swallowed a lem

, her gaze never leaving mine. "I will tak

oo

nuclear bomb in the mid

uy everyone whispered about, the brute who solved problems with

sing all pretense of civility. "Knox is a savage!

with a triumphant, beaming smile. She looked like she had just won the lottery. "My son i

nodded firmly in agreement. "The girl

rd! Knox cannot offer her the stability or the position

f the game, and she recognized a brilliant move when she saw one. Bethany had completely outmaneuvered Preston's faction

owly, a faint, grim smile touching her lips. "Bethany has

ning in her eyes. She wasn't looking at me like a savior; s

losed the distance between us in three long strides. I stopped right

my voice a low rumble meant only for her. "Yo

back, her eyes flashing. "At leas

the grand room. I reached out and grabbed her hand, lacing my fingers

at Jarrett, whose face was twisted in a