Love And Leverage

e got to form yourself unavailable to him. Over time, he'll realise th

ious, Father? You're telling me to... take him off? To desert the individ

life, a steady work, everything you've ever needed. I know Lucas isn't idealised, but

feelings. "This isn't an opportunity, Father. It's about

rt to inquire about, but if you don't mind... Fair

ing heavy-footedly to her room. She hammered the entryway behind her and bolted it, blocking out the world. She stood there momentarily, her breath coming in temperamental whee

minutes, it felt like her entire world had disintegrated around her. She had continuously known her

g her interview the past week. She recalled the coldness in his voice, the way he scarcely looked at her,

bility of what would happen if they missed it all. She knew her father had battled since her mother's passing. She had observed him work energeticall

ng Lucas would cruelly secure her father's business and give him the peace of mind he needed. Sh

ve, a man she scarcely knew. And to think that she adored Jason so much, the thought of leavin

s: solidness, work, and a chance to make strides in her life. But at that point, she recalled

, somebody who doesn't regard me. It just wasn't worth it.

ould find another way to assist her father and find

g, her intellect meandering. She didn't know how to tel

a marriage she didn't need. She would find a

her eyes, settling to stand her ground n

g to accommodate the choice with her self-worth and future. The following day, Grace went to another interview b

ally broke her resolve. She abhorred the thought of working for Lucas, but her

r as she entered the living room. Her voice w

er and quickly detected the alter in he

. "I've been considering the offer," she said, attem

. He stood and crossed the room, pulling her into a tight embrace. "Really? Thank you so much, my daughter. I love you so much, yo

. She stepped back a little and looked her father in the eyes. "However," she began carefully, "at this po