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Chapter 71

Author: Generis
last update publish date: 2026-04-14 17:24:46

“No,” his voice was flat, firm.

He leaned back, clearly crossing it out completely. “I’m not doing that.”

That set something off in Solene’s mind, and she paused, watching the side of his face, the set of his jaw, like she was deciding what to do.

She knew Lewis could be difficult. But she didn’t know he’d refuse at such a critical time like this.

Her brows drew slightly together. “You don’t get to opt out of this, Lewis.”

He didn’t look at her. “Watch me.”

Solene opened her mouth to speak, bu
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    “Our brand holds a certain standard,” Tessa added, on the other end of the phone. Her tone polite, but firm. “Especially when it comes to the faces we associate with.”Solène’s typing on the laptop slowed, but didn’t stop.She nodded once. “I understand.”“Although we’re not making any decisions yet,” Tessa clarified quickly. “However…the situation is gaining a lot of traction. Public perception matters.” Silence settled, longer than it had since the call began.“Mrs Alvarez, I trust that whatever is happening will be addressed. Quickly.” She added, “Before it begins to reflect beyond just you.” Solene let out a breath. She knew exactly what she meant.“It’ll be handled.”“I’m glad to hear that,” Tessa replied. “We’d hate for a child so promising like Arianna to be…affected by avoidable circumstances.” ‘Avoidable,’ the word echoed.But Solene said nothing.Then Tessa’s voice came through, calm and practiced. “We’ll be in touch.” The call ended.Solene placed the phone down on the

  • Breaking Her at Thanksgiving   Chapter 71

    “No,” his voice was flat, firm.He leaned back, clearly crossing it out completely. “I’m not doing that.” That set something off in Solene’s mind, and she paused, watching the side of his face, the set of his jaw, like she was deciding what to do.She knew Lewis could be difficult. But she didn’t know he’d refuse at such a critical time like this.Her brows drew slightly together. “You don’t get to opt out of this, Lewis.”He didn’t look at her. “Watch me.”Solene opened her mouth to speak, but then she shut it again and sighed.‘You can’t yell at Lewis, Solene. He’ll only make it worse.’ she reminded herself.So instead, she straightened, her voice maintaining its calm.“You really don’t know what’s at stake, do you?”No response.“They’re dragging your name into it. They’re dragging mine.” She paused. “And they’ve dragged a child into it.”That made him turn, like the realization had just dawned on him.“Arianna—”“They’re questioning who her father is, Lewis.”“She didn’t ask for

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