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Chapter Seventy Three

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Ryan’s POV

“Uncle Ry-Ry and Auntie Celeste, sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G.” Molly sang breathlessly as I chased her around the coffee table. “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a–”

I caught her from behind, swinging her into the air and tickling her mercilessly. My niece squirmed as her adorable giggles filled the living room.

“Promise me you won’t breathe a word of this to Auntie Celeste or Bonnie.” I said, sitting on the sofa so I could add another hand to my tickle attack.

Molly nodded vigorously. “I promise! Please let me go Uncle–”

“You’re fooling around instead of finding me to continue our discussion!” a grave voice thundered over us. “Very well. I’ll deal with matters swiftly so you can get back to your important business.”

Molly climbed off my lap, face pale as she sensed the tension in the room, and stood beside her mother. My empty hands clenched into knuckle-white fists as my gaze met my father’s.

He tossed a business card into my lap.

“Michelle H
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    Damien’s POV“Stop running away, you little bastards!” I hissed under my breath. I chased the eggshells in the bowl, about ready to pull out my hair as they seemed to be repelled by my fingers. “Fuck it,” I muttered as I rewinded the pancake tutorial, smearing egg on my screen. Nobody would notice a few egg shells.“Bon-Bon, Daddy’s almost done with breakfast! Finish brushing your teeth and come eat.” I yelled up the stairs.Today was the first day I’d been left completely alone with Bonnie since she was born. Celeste and Vanessa always acted like caring for her was a full-time job, but it was child’s play.A few minutes later, I was sliding the pancakes onto a plate with a smirk. “I’m sure your teeth are pearly white by now!” I called. “Come eat your yummy pancakes!”There was no response.I furrowed my brows and headed for Bonnie’s ensuite bathroom. Faint music grew louder as I approached the door and pushed it open.Bonnie sat on the toilet with her iPad, completely engrossed.“

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    Celeste’s POV“Grace, Ryan, I have a brilliant idea!” I said, as I hurried over to them. “We should launch a more accessible ‘light luxury’ jewelry line.”My assistant took the takeout bag from my hands while my business partner raised an eyebrow.“You look awfully cheery, considering what just happened with Bonnie.” She said, tilting her head to the side. “Where did this sudden business idea come from?”I smiled, thinking back to the fan I met.“I just realized that we’ve been focusing on ultra wealthy clients, but they’re the minority.” I said, excitement thrumming through my veins.“I don’t think now is the best time to be venturing into a new market.” Grace said, chewing on her lip. “We’re still trying to recuperate after Vanessa’s attack.”She fixed me with her concerned gray eyes.“Besides, don’t you think you should take a break to process everything that’s happened with Bonnie?” I shook my head. “A break is the last thing I need. Without worrying about Bonnie or fighting again

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    Celeste’s POV“Celeste, are you sure you want to sign away your parental rights?” Grace asked as soon as I cut the call with my lawyer. “Isn’t that a bit too drastic? She’s your daughter, after all.”I could see Bonnie prancing to the checkout counter, Damien pulling out his wallet. Vanessa was her mother and Damien her father. She made her choice.Now I’ve made mine.“That’s the thing, Grace.” I said, wrenching my gaze from Bonnie. “From today, she’s just Damien’s daughter and Vanessa’s stepdaughter. I have nothing to do with her.”Ryan fixed me with his green eyes, peering into my soul. “I’m not buying it, Celeste.” He said, shaking his head. “There’s no way you’d leave Bonnie at the mercy of Damien and Vanessa. They make terrible parents.”Grace nodded. “That’s right. Think about her welfare–they have no clue what they’re doing.”I shrugged, but my shoulders were tense. “That’s not my concern anymore.”“They gave her food poisoning, for crying out loud,” Ryan said through clenched

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