Chapter 99 99 His behavior was perfect. All the arguments I had mentally prepared for, all the tantrums I had steeled myself to handle – none materialized. Noah simply went through the motions of dinner with robotic precision. He was being so obedient, so well–behaved that it was frankly unsettling.
Chapter 98 Caspar’s POV: I dragged myself through the front door of my estate, my mood as dark as the gathering storm clouds. Audrey’s rejection echoed in my mind, each remembered word another weight added to my already burdened shoulders. As I entered the foyer, voices from the living room
Chapter 97 Chapter 97 Audrey’s POV: The caller ID flashed “Edward Miller p> Edward rarely called unless it concerned Noah. I realized with a pang of guilt that I hadn’t been to see Noah for several days now. I took a deep breath, collecting myself before answering. “Hello, Edward,” I
Chapter 96 Chapter 96 Audrey’s POV: The entire cafeteria seemed to freeze as everyone registered Caspar’s presence. “Oh my God,” Lily whispered, leaning across the table. “ Is that really Mr. Thornton in our cafeteria? I can’t believe it! Three years working here and I’ve never once seen him down
Chapter 95 95 Audrey’s POV: As the door slammed behind Daisy’s retreating figure, an uncomfortable silence settled in Caspar’s office. “ You know,” I said carefully, breaking the silence, “you didn’t have to be quite so indifferent with her. ” Caspar turned to me. “I wasn’t being indifferent. I was
Chapter 94 Chapter 94 Audrey’s POV: I woke up at exactly seven o’clock. Sunlight streamed through the blinds of my bedroom, casting thin stripes across the comforter. After a quick shower, I opted for a tailored charcoal gray dress, elegant yet understated, perfect for the office. Since I’d be at
Chapter 93 Chapter 93 Audrey’s POV: Clara’s tear–filled eyes looked at me with confusion. “What do you mean? ” I glanced at Finley’s unconscious form slumped over the bar and sighed. “This situation isn’t at all what you think it is. But honestly, I think this is something Finley should
Chapter 92 Chapter 92 Audrey’s POV: “Audrey, wait,” Eleanor said, slightly out of breath. Her perfectly manicured hand reached out but stopped short of actually touching me. “I’m sorry. I… I think I may have misunderstood the situation. ” I paused for just a moment, my hand already on the
Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Audrey’s POV: The next morning, I returned to the Bailey family residence early, hoping to check on Margaret. To my surprise, I found the place completely empty – not a single family member in sight. “ Hello?” I called out, my voice echoing through the empty
Chapter 90 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 90 Audrey’s POV: I stared at Caspar across the candlelit table, his words hanging in the air between us like an invisible thread. Had he really just asked for permission to court me? My mind was spinning, struggling to process what was happening.
Chapter 89 Chapter 89 Caspar’s POV: 71 1 watched as Audrey’s mouth opened slightly, then closed again, words seemingly trapped in her throat. Her hesitation spurred me to continue. “The excuse of being married that you used to avoid Dorothy, but I know you’re divorced already p> I set my
Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Audrey’s POV: “Are you quite certain there’s nothing else p> Caspar repeated, and his eyes fixed on mine with an intensity. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. My mind raced through everything I’d just said about him. Reserved. Serious. Moody. No sense of
Chapter 87 Chapter 87 Audrey’s POV: I crouched down to his eye level. “Noah, sweetie,” I said gently, placing my hands on his shoulders. “Your Great–grandmother misses you very much. I promise we’ll have plenty of time together when you get back p> His lower lip trembled slightly. “You don’t
Chapter 86 Audrey’s POV: The cold night air hit me as I stepped outside the Bailey residence, bringing a small measure of clarity to my racing thoughts. I leaned against the brick wall and pulled out a cigarette, then reached for my phone. I scrolled to a contact I rarely
Chapter 85 Chapter 85 Sienna’s POV: Just as I was about to unleash more accusations at Audrey, my phone vibrated in my pocket. The screen displayed Brandon’s name, and my stomach clenched. “I need to take this,” I said curtly, turning away from Audrey. She studied my face for a
Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Audrey’s POV: I sat on the chair in the precinct’s waiting area, my fingers nervously intertwining as I waited for Caspar to arrive. B My mind raced with questions and concerns. How would he react to finding me in a police station? Would he look at
Chapter 83 Chapter 83 Audrey’s POV: My body tensed instinctively as I stood perfectly still, listening. Years of training had taught me to trust my instincts, and right now, every cell in my body was screaming danger. My mind raced through possibilities. As I slowly turned, I caught sight of
Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Audrey’s POV: 0: 71 Clara nodded, her fingers fidgeting with the cloth napkin in her lap. The restaurant’s ambient lighting cast soft shadows across her face, partially masking the complex emotions playing across her features. “Does he…” I hesitated, choosing my words carefully. “Does Finley actually
Chapter 81 Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon Chapter 81 Audrey’s POV: A 71 I gripped the steering wheel tightly as I navigated through Manhattan traffic, my mind still reeling from Clara’s bombshell announcement. ‘I’m getting engaged, Audrey p> Those words had sent me into such a state of shock. How could
Chapter 80 Chapter 80 Audrey’s POV: I was heading back to collect my things from Noah’s art room when a figure stepped into my path. Daisy Cole, in all her polished glory, stood before me with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Audrey Lane, isn’t it? I was