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“The s to investors Only thirty percent is ive it away The board has to vote on a change of ownership”
As if I wouldn’t know “I’est asset”
The pastry layers of his face crease into a frown
Turning the gilded photo fra the visitor’s chair around, I push it slowly toward him
His eyes widen as comprehension sets in Not even the threat ofon his features
“Youthe incri pieces of evidence in his fists
Angelina Dalton-Clarke
Daughter of Harold Dalton Widow of Jack Clarke She inherited her late husband’s fortune Worth billions, she’s the wealthiestin the country, and also the craziest Her suicidal and self-har tendencies had Clarke declare her incoun to his head and blew his brains out Lina Dalton-Clarke isn’t allowed to touch a cent of her riches Her fatherpower As her husband, that chore will fall to me
“She’s mentally ill,” Dalton splutters
“I read the reports” It wasn’t difficult for a cellmate to hack into the medical files
Dalton looks as if he’s about to have a heart attack I wait until his face is purple, giving hi of his end, before I continue with my instructions
“Send her to the library I’d like to see my asset in person Oh, and not a word about our discussion I’d like to break the happy news to her myself”
He stands frozen, staring atin his rotten chest It’s only when I’m on the other side of the roo around the desk
I hold up a hand “I’ll show ly, I add, “I know the way”
The helpless indignation on his face as I shut the door fills me with more joy than I’ve experienced in all those years his family stole from me
I’, but I’entry, which is why I give it so to the library Who knohat state Ms Dalton-Clarke is in? Shenaked Her hair may be a mess and her face scrubbed clean of make-up She uessing most women, when faced with an enemy, would amass whatever power they can, even if said power is derived from six-inch heels and red lipstick Any lesser appearance than the show she puts up for the world will put her at an unfair disadvantage for the surprise visit, and although I don’t give a shit about playing fair, I do believe in treating a wo to become my wife definitely matters