Chapter 54: The Cracking Empirethird person povThe sleek Manhattan penthouse, perched above the chaos of the city, looked exactly like Jade Holland’s life used to be flawless, polished, and expensive. But just like the woman pacing barefoot across its marble floor, that perfection was crumbling fast.Jade stood near the floor-to-ceiling window, her silk robe loose around her frame, a glass of untouched wine in hand. Her eyes weren’t on the skyline. They were on her reflection.“You’re quiet,” Charlie muttered, voice gruff as he walked in from the guest bedroom, pulling a shirt over his head. He tossed his phone on the couch with a grunt. “What’s that supposed to mean? You haven’t said a word since I walked in.”Jade exhaled. “Because I’m tired, Charlie.”He laughed dryly. “Tired? Or broke?”She turned sharply. “Excuse me?”“You heard me. Landon’s not sending money like he used to, is he? Guess the cash cow finally stopped mooing.”“Don’t be ridiculous,” Jade snapped, setting the win
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