LOGIN"Try me!" she barked, turning on her five-inch heels. "Right now, you look like a total amateur!" She spun around, her mink coat swishing behind her, and stormed out into the hallway, slamming the doors behind her. Alcott dropped heavily into his leather chair, rubbing his temples as his blood b
Alcott’s POV Alcott stood in the middle of his office, staring intently at the top shelf of his oak bookcase. For years in a row, a massive, gleaming Gold Champion trophy had sat right there. Everyone in the valley knew the trophy belonged to the Fletchers. It was practically printed on his birt
“It is not the same thing, this is a business matter, not a—” “It’s always a business matter with you until it isn’t.” My mother’s voice had climbed a full register. “I wouldn’t be standing in your kitchen if I had another option!” “You over-leveraged our core assets for goodness sake! You’re
Dahlia Reina got to the top step and hugged my father first. “Good to see you, Reina.” “Thomas, you handsome devil,” Reina purred, stepping into his space and wrapping her arms around his shoulders. Dad hugged her back instantly, patting her back. “You haven’t changed a bit.” “Flattery wil
Sebastian The meeting had already started before anyone officially called it to order. I sat at the head of the twenty-seat walnut conference table, hands folded loosely in front of me, watching directors file into the executive boardroom one by one. Nobody greeted me or pretended this was an ord
Dad opened his mouth. She raised one finger. “I’ve also arranged additional security for the gates and ordered motion-activated lighting for the driveway.” Another sip of tea. “So the lawyers will handle the journalists. And you…” She finally looked up at me. “…will sit down and eat breakfast







