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She takes a step towardto let her kiss me on the cheek Instead, I thrust the folder that holds a copy of our divorce agree documents, Madison”

She drops her gaze to the folder, then looks back up toaround, she walks into the suite, calling over her shoulder, “Come in and have a drink We’ll talk about it”

I stor drink I want you to sign the divorce papers I’ve been trying to get you to sign for almost two years now”

Truth be told, I haven’t tried very hard Not personally, anyway, because I can’t stand to even talk to the woman I put this in et her to comply

We had hashed out all the details long ago, and there hadn’t been ument there Before I ned a very tight and ironclad pre-nup agreeet a lot of money from our divorce, it is a mere fraction of what I’m worth Why she continues to refuse to take the deal is beyondthe Blackwood naive it up yet

I watch as Madison moves to the wet bar, then pulls the stopper out of a crystal decanter of bourbon Of course, she was put in one of the top luxury suites at the resort, a definite perk of her still wearing the Blackwood nalass out to me, but I shake my head

Shrugging her indifference, she lifts the glass to her lips and takes a tiny sip After sing, she says, “I decided I don’t want a divorce I would like to try to give the e another try”

Absolutely unfuckingbelievable Not hiding the acidic tone in ht you ain? Coe to ame?”

As if I didn’t think ht catchesnear thein one of the club chairs He stands, a bourbon already in his hand, and casually presses his other down into his pocket I am beyond stunned to see him, and I cannot think of a word to say

My father’s eyes bore into ive this another shot with Madison It’s time you provide the next Blackwood heir”

I can do nothing but gape It’s clear my father and Madison are soether to blindside me

Asin close so iving us another shot I siood as you are in the sack, darling”

I shove away frolare I hope conveys exactly how fucking crazy I think she is Looking at ive a slow shake of my head “This is pretty despicable… even for you, Father But you both wasted a trip here I ae”

My father’s expression turns thunderous He’s si him no “Even if it means I disinherit you?”

I know he thinks he has the upper hand with me, but I am not a fool My worth to this coh two days of board s, where uidance and leadership “I dare you to try it”

I have no clue how he even takes what I just said It is not a bluff, but I have ure out I turn on ht back up to my office

Phone in hand before I even hit the elevator, I dial Bailey’s nu to assume she is beyond furious and hurt, and she probably doesn’t want to hear my voice

Tough shit

I do not have tietting settled today

I i, but I hope she falls for it I got your letter of resignation I accept You are, however, in possession of Blackwood property I demand you coe, and your con I expect you here by five PM