Grace said, "Mr. Sirius is going public later. He's announcing to all of Graceland that you're his woman."Priscilla's stomach lurched. "But I never agreed to this! We barely know each other and haven't even gone on a date. How can he just declare something like that? I won't go!"Grace sternly replied, "Are you out of your mind? Do you know who Mr. Sirius is? His interest in you is a golden opportunity. Running a business empire doesn't leave much time for conventional dating. Don't you see his three years of devotion? And think about your business back in Jenaire City. You have to go!"Priscilla was trapped by her words. Three years of unvoiced affection and a business invitation made it disrespectful to decline. Yet, accepting seemed like an implicit agreement to something she wasn't prepared for.Noticing Priscilla's silence, Grace felt a flicker of satisfaction. "Let's head back and get you ready for the afternoon. And June, you're definitely not coming with us. Honestly, you
Frederick caught a glimpse of Scarlett's smile and then looked into her eyes.His well-defined muscles were on full display in front of Scarlett.A blush heated his cheeks as he was standing before her in nothing but his underwear. His toned physique was on full display. Usually, a grown man like Frederick wouldn't be easily flustered, but this was undeniably awkward. He dove back under the covers with practiced speed.Scarlett was amused by his retreat and sidled closer. "What's wrong, Freddie? Not enough sleep?" Her words stirred something within him—a desire he found difficult to ignore."Will you stop teasing me?""But what am I teasing you about?" She pressed her body softly against his, and Frederick's resistance crumbled. He sat up, his mouth dry as he stared at her. Scarlett noticed Frederick's intense gaze and chuckled, licking her lips with a playful air. "Hungry and trying to conquer me, huh?"They were so close, and Frederick's throat bobbed. He did feel like
June fumed, "You shameless woman! Don't you know he's my brother-in-law?"Scarlett was now fully dressed, her hand covering her mouth. "Your brother-in-law? But didn't your sister leave him? Now he's mine." She walked over to Frederick, who had just finished putting on his shirt, and began buttoning it for him with a practiced air. June reacted instantly, pulling Frederick to her side. "My sister might not want him, but I still want my brother-in-law!" She mimicked Scarlett's actions, fumbling with the buttons in her haste and ending up mismatched.Scarlett smirked. "Your sister doesn't want him, but you do? So, you like your brother-in-law, then?" June flushed crimson, stomping her foot. "No, no! You're twisting my words. I want Frederick to be my brother-in-law again." Scarlett tilted her head, skepticism dripping from her voice. "If it's just about keeping him in the family, why didn't your sister come herself? You're here alone, doesn't that mean you like Frederick?"J
As they neared the private room, Priscilla's nerves tightened like a knot. She found herself frozen in place. "Grace, maybe we shouldn't attend."Grace was buzzing with anticipation and practically dragged her forward. "What are you talking about? Prissy, are you crazy?" Priscilla bit her lip, a blush heating her cheeks. "I just... I don't like Mr. Sirius that way. What if he makes things official, like you said? What then?"Grace rolled her eyes. "Prissy, grow up! Mr. Sirius has supported you for three years. If you ditch him now, what makes you think that support will continue? We just lost that lawsuit, and the company can't survive without him!"You're not a kid anymore. Think about your mom, June, and Mitchell! Do you want to go back to that miserable life you had with Frederick? Are your feelings more important than your family's future?"Priscilla trembled slightly, her heart wavering.She absolutely did not want to return to her past life, nor did she want her family t
Sirius deliberately repeated the words "one of our own," hoping to create a sense of closeness with Priscilla."Your success will be ours as well!"Priscilla couldn't help but shiver at his declaration. If he made this public, her company would become irrevocably linked with the powerful Monroe family.The generosity of his offer surprised her…Such an honor was something she wouldn't even deserve, for large clans fear nothing more than disgrace that could bring massive losses.This was an honor she could never claim; powerful families guarded their reputations fiercely and would never hand such power to an outsider. If Sirius truly told the public that their successes were linked, he would be placing the reputation of the Monroe family in her hands, which was a liberty that no major family would allow.Priscilla was deeply moved!Understanding the implications, Grace excitedly waved her fists. She was thinking about solidifying the relationship between the two.She smiled at
Priscilla stepped into the private room, her eyes widening. Here were the giants of Graceland's business world—the names she usually only saw in financial newsprint.Being able to dine with them seemed like a dream. She excitedly looked around, knowing that all of this was made possible by Sirius, the godbrother she had just acknowledged.Her gaze suddenly snagged on a familiar face. It was Vivianne who was staring right at her. She was standing beside Theodore, the pair looked as though they'd just reached the cruise.But how could Vivianne be here? Jenaire City businessmen didn't usually qualify for an event like this.The reason for Vivianne's presence was simple. Theodore had taken her to Stanva City to meet an old friend, a prominent real estate mogul named Ken Garner.Ken had only recently joined them on the cruise and had extended the invitation to this very dinner.The other guests were reluctant to begin without their guest of honor, Sirius. The Monroes held immens
It seemed that Sirius considered Priscilla's status even above his own. Who exactly was she?As Priscilla elegantly walked toward the head of the table, her pristine white gown gave her the air of a celestial being, and everyone couldn't help but gaze up in awe."What? Shouldn't her attendant be assisting her? Why is she walking ahead?" someone remarked.Sensing the crowd's attention, Priscilla's heart fluttered with excitement as she reached the table. The guests were far from fools, and they realized Sirius' elaborate introduction was about to culminate."Mr. Sirius, do introduce us to this extraordinary lady.""With such poise, her background must be impeccable!"Sirius cleared his throat. "Allow me to formally present Ms. Priscilla Miller, CEO of a company from Jenaire City."The crowd was taken aback. They had assumed Priscilla hailed from a powerful family, not the unremarkable Jenaire City. In the eyes of these business titans, the city held no figures of consequence.
Grace poured herself a glass of red wine and stepped forward. "Thank you all for supporting Ms. Miller. Since Ms. Miller isn't a strong drinker, please allow me, Grace Anderson, to toast you all on her behalf."Her intentions were clear; she wanted to showcase herself and ensure the regional tycoons recognized her importance.The crowd exchanged confused glances. This was a highly unusual move for an attendant. They were there out of respect for Sirius and to build connections with Priscilla. Engaging with an attendant wasn't on the agenda, especially when they'd much rather be toasting Priscilla herself.Sirius's expression conveyed his discomfort with Grace's breach of etiquette. Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Priscilla subtly tugged at Grace's clothes in an attempt to stop her. Confused by the lack of enthusiasm, Grace whispered to Priscilla, "They're disrespecting me by not wanting to drink. Perhaps they don't know I'm soon to be the young madam of the Harmon family. Le