"I ran into Eleanor at the entryway, Haley. I was unaware that she intended to harm you. I never would have brought her in if I had known." Henry said. With a chilly smile, Haley took a step closer. "You think I'll believe that? This was not an impromptu plan. What did Beau Ortega, that designer, have to do with Eleanor? How were my designs stolen by him? I'll investigate." Henry’s forehead was plastered with sweat. "You should look into it, of course. Eleanor is abhorrent. She nearly tricked me as well. I came tonight to support you, not to harm you, so you have to trust me." In an attempt to sound authoritative, Henry straightened. "We are related. Against outsiders, we ought to unite. I was concerned, even if I may have overreacted previously. Naturally, I was worried when my niece was accused of something so terrible.” Jules had had enough. "Enough with the act. Do you really believe you can play the patriarch when you're a long-lost bastard son? Recognize your position.” He
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