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Chapter 317

Author: Fanny S
last update publish date: 2026-02-28 23:06:28
Edward's POV

The car pulled into the underground garage at ten.

I shouldn't have been here.

I'd been awake since five. Dressed by six.

Three hours in the study reviewing files I'd already reviewed twice.

Waiting.

The driver eased into park. Turned halfway in his seat. "Mr. Valentine. Do you ne
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