The image of his slow, mocking smile stayed burned into my retinas for the rest of the night.I spent the next four hours shaking hands, nodding at board members, and pretending my father hadn't just dropped a bomb on my career. I played the perfect host. I didn't let a single ounce of frustration show on my face.By the time the valets started pulling cars around, my head was throbbing. I just wanted the quiet of my own backseat.I stepped out from under the heavy canvas awning into the cool night air. A light rain had started to fall, slicking the cobblestone drive. My assistant, Greer, was already standing by the open door of my black town car holding an umbrella."The merger documents are prepped for tomorrow," she said as I approached."Send them to my tablet," I told her, keeping my voice low. "Cancel my eight o'clock meeting.""Done."I reached for the door handle."Levi. Hold on."I closed my eyes for a fraction of a second, letting out a slow breath before turning around.Har
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