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The smile on Julliard's face didn't waver, but the darkness in his eyes only deepened.What he hated most was the way Thomas could so effortlessly claim every scrap of Sharon's attention, quietly shutting Julliard out without so much as a raised voice."Of course," he said warmly. "Sharon's soft-hearted. She can't stand to see anyone hurt or sick. Thomas, you're someone she owes a debt to, and as her friend, it's only natural I'd show a little concern too."With that one line about Sharon being "soft-hearted," Julliard reframed everything she'd done for Thomas these past weeks as nothing more than kindness and a guilty conscience."Sharon's always been someone who keeps her word," he continued. "Since she agreed to help with your treatment, she'll see it through properly. But you should go easy on her too. She's already worn herself thin over my situation these past few days. Don't let your condition wear her down any further."Thomas gave a light laugh. "Whether Sharon wears hers

Thomas's brow creased slightly. Why did everyone keep asking him that same question?"The head of the family has to be married," he said. "That's how it's always been done in the Ferrero family, and it's not a rule that gets broken lightly. Otherwise, even winning the seat would leave the position on shaky ground, illegitimate in everyone's eyes, and impossible to hold onto."Liam could tell Thomas hadn't quite caught his meaning, so he pressed on carefully. "What I meant, sir, is that Ms. Lilo doesn't necessarily have to be your only option."Ms. McKinzie comes from a good family, she's beautiful, accomplished, and her character's solid too. Most importantly, she's the one easing your headaches. I think she could be a good choice as well.""You're assuming too much," Thomas said flatly. "She comes from a good family, which means she isn't lacking for anything. It wouldn't be easy to offer her something that would actually tempt her."Yes, I saved her, and as repayment, she agreed

Julliard didn't refuse this time, slowly working through half a plate of food. His color was still off, but he seemed a little livelier than when she'd first walked in.Once Preston carried the tray out, Julliard spoke up. "Sharon, you don't need to come every day. I promise I'll cooperate with the doctor. You've got your own life too. I don't want to be a burden.""You're not a burden," she said. "You've helped me so much. This is the least I can do to pay you back."She checked the time."Julliard, I should get going. I'll come by again tomorrow.""Alright," he said gently. "Go on and take care of your things."She left the room and got into the elevator.Her finger hovered for a moment over the button for Thomas's floor before she pressed the one below it instead.He had a home health aide. He had a fiancée. He didn't need her.She crossed the lobby and stepped outside.Passing through a tree-lined path, she suddenly stopped in her tracks.Afternoon sunlight filtered down

Julliard glared at Thomas, unblinking. "So you admit it?!"Thomas raised an eyebrow, tossing the question right back. "Hm? What's there not to admit?"Julliard hadn't expected Thomas to be this brazen about it.His fists clenched. "Thomas, if you've actually got the nerve, say all this to Sharon's face."Thomas leaned back against the headboard, lazy and relaxed, a faintly amused look on his face."If I said any of this in front of her, do you think she'd still care about me the way she does? Do you take everyone for a fool? Why would I give up a good thing to go looking for trouble?"For a moment, Julliard found himself with nothing to say.He was right. Even if Thomas really had done it on purpose, there was no way he'd ever admit as much to Sharon."So what," Julliard said coldly. "You're some nobody with no background, and you think you can compete with me for Sharon? If you want to live off a woman, you'd better make sure you're worth the trouble first."Thomas laughed so

Thomas calmly showed Julliard the door. "If there's nothing else, Julliard, I need to rest. After all..."He lifted a hand to press at his temple, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint, almost-there smile. "When Sharon comes to see me tomorrow, I'll need to be in top form to greet her. Don't you think?"Julliard's eyes reddened slightly; whether from anger or something else, it was hard to say. He stared Thomas down for a few seconds, then turned and walked toward the door without a word, his face blank.Just as his hand touched the handle, he stopped."Thomas." He didn't turn around, his voice cold. "You'd better pray you get to keep being this shameless forever."With that, he left without another word.The room fell quiet again.Thomas stayed sitting up, the amusement in his eyes fading bit by bit until nothing remained but a deep, cold darkness.His gaze drifted to the jacket Sharon had forgotten to take with her.A faint fragrance still clung to it.Without quite