Untouchable After Goodbye: She Had A Secret Empire

beat. It was so brief that Claire almos

lan's dark eyes before his expression

nk you." Her voice carri

replied, his deep voice

something Rylie had menti

an has been looking for Dr. L, too. Apparentl

directly. "I don't like leaving debts unpaid

interest appeare

ame immediately, f

't heard the refusal at all. "Mr. Morgan

s eyes locked onto her with sudden i

Claire didn't hesitate. Her tone

ned as suspicion quietly filled th

. "Your grandfather's heart condition has been worsening, and the m

nt, Dylan went c

ghtly guarded secrets. Even the doctors responsible for the trea

ribed the situation wit

d quietly, though the pressure

moved a small glass vial contai

mptoms start, let him place one beneath his tongue. It will take effect in about fiv

trust examine it first. After that, let him try a single dose.

pproaching footsteps echoed, followed by Rylie'

Claire placed the vi

u," she remarked calmly. "If you decide

gave him a slight nod, and tur

His eyes stayed on the small vial restin

.

nto the driver's seat and started the engine. Her irritation was obvious. "That jerk Cade. You

on the seat belt. "

ning at the Halcyon Hotel. Invitations have already been sent out. He can't wait to ann

ring wheel. "I'm calling him right now and telling

ed, cutting her off be

d at her in

eon lights slid across the glass, casting a

I'll take

you talk

re spoke calmly. "Let him know I'll treat the woman he care

touched her lips. "Saturday night. The H

Then a grin slowly spread across her face, cau

an't actually

he city lights rush past the window. Her tone carried a chill beneath its softne