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Only noould be set free, and it was up to her to ensure that he would clained to hell right along with him
She should have killed him, but she’d naïvely believed in the system and that he would pay for his crimes Now, she knew better, and unless she stopped hi
TWO
"ALL set?" Wade Sterling asked his good friend, perhaps his only friend, Anna-Grace Covington
Wade the quintessential lone wolf He shunned personal relationships of any kind and he had little ti a friend ive another person Blind faith wasn’t what had made him the ruthless, successful businessman he’d become
But his own self-imposed rules had simply disappeared when he’d met Anna-Grace True, at first, he’d been interested in her on a more personal level, but he’d quickly discovered that the vulnerable, fragile woedy and a relationship--any kind of ro she needed or wanted
As a result, surprised by the true affection he’d felt for her, they’d instead become close friends, and he had become her only confidant
Anna-Grace, or Gracie as h Wade had always known--and addressed--her by her full name until recent s that were displayed to their best advantage
Wade slipped an ar squeeze "Everyone is going to love you" Then, to distract her fro to your liking?"
Gracie nodded though she still pensively studied her artwork and she looked very hed He turned to Gracie and collected her hands in his
"Honey, do you think I would display just anyone in allery? I know you think the studio is a side interest of reat deal of tiest that our friendship is why I’ an exhibition for you, may I remind you that we only became friends because of your art? I was interested in your work and could see the potential in you as an artist before I knew anything about you Our friendship was the result of your talent, and furthermore, friend or not, and you of all people should kno ruthless I am when it comes to business, I wouldn’t sink this kind of capital into launching you if I wasn’t one hundred percent certain that I wasa sound invests Wade dabbled in One of his itimate business interests But he hadn’t lied He did enjoy art Good art And Gracie was a very talented artist
The two had met when he’d seen a sa for the world like so time before Perhaps he’d seen a kindred spirit They’d both known pain and disillusionment Gracie’s story, however, orse than uish had stormed back into her life, but over titon, her husband, had been just as betrayed as Gracie Zack had mourned the loss of his childhood sweetheart for over a decade and had never stopped in his search for her The two had overcoht with peril But finally, the tere happily married, and the art exhibit that Wade had planned for Gracie before things had gone straight to hell was back on the schedule with just a few days left until the big day
"Itfor compliments and want you to kiss er over her lips to hush her before she could continue
"You are one of the enuine people I know, Gracie No one would ever think you were fishing for co, perhaps you can give ht? It will be open to the public, of course, but I a personal invitations to several potential buyers I believe will love your work, and anyone you’d like to attend, I will also send a personal invitation to
"Cheryl has been working with a publicity firn already launched, with newspaper,I dare say you’re going to make quite a splash in the art world, sweetheart"
Her lips rounded to an O and her eyes widened as she stared back at Wade Then her nose wrinkled, her expression beco one of doubt and dismay
"That sounds awfully expensive, Wade! I could never afford anything like that"
He shook his head and sighed "It’s called an investe returns considering I’ll demand exclusivity on your work and will receive co this out of friendship or charity, then I wouldn’t be such a bastard by deoing to hed, soid stance "Maybe you should beabout arranging, wellanything If I am even moderately successful I won’t have the first clue how to handle my own affairs"
"Which is why you haveelse I think ill have a euest list and you’re done I’ll expect you to go ho to be an absolute hit, and I’ll get credit for having discovered the next big thing in modern art"
She donned a pensive look "I don’t have many Everyone at DSS Oh and especially Eliza" Wade stiffened at both the mention of Eliza’s name and the instant anxiety that was reflected in Gracie’s features "Do you think she’ll coet out h he disagreed that she needed to get outthe fool woman needed to stay in for once Rest Recover Process the horrifying ordeal she’d experienced None of which she’d done Hadn’t had ti the rest of the world Everyone but her own pretty ass