“You want confirmation, right? Call him and hear it from him yourself.” Adrian said to York.Then he leaned back as the man kept staring at him. “You want my phone?”“I have mine,” York muttered and pulled out his phone.Dialling Scott’s number straight away without asking for it confirmed something for Adrian.Scott was hardly popular with those beneath him.His number wasn’t something anybody could just randomly have in the company.York was Scott’s lackey. Or at least they were close enough for York’s entitled loyalty.Adrian caught Edward’s gaze and simply nodded imp

It's real!”“Vivian darling…”“Mom, look. It's really real!”“Are you done?” Seraphina's voice held the right amount of boredom that made Vivian's face darken with anger.Seraphina was on her way out when Vivian stalked towards her and grabbed her hand.The unmistakable glint of Seraphine Bloom was like a slap to the face.“Don't be so smug, you…”“Vivian, there's no need to carry on like this.” Helena interceded after hanging back to make sure Vivian got to Seraphina first.Vivian was long past pretence.The humiliation of the gossip still rocking Aurion about her wasn't something she could forget anytime soon.“Why, Mom? Their engagement was just for show. Does this look fake to you?” She jabbed her finger at Seraphina.“I…”“And you!” She swerved towards Seraphina. “Why? Why would he choose you? You are just a used-up bitch who was seen following men. Why would you come out on top as Aurion's luckier lady while they are speaking trash about me just because of a stupid drunk video?”

Her ring caught the morning sunlight and threw its shimmer over the tall shrubbery edging the driveway.She smiled at the ring again, reminding herself why a disappointing father should be the last thing on her mind that morning.As much as she had been trying hard not to read too much into what had been a performance.She knew Adrian had given her more than a ring.He had given her power. A weapon.She intended to use it well.BlimpsMart was already in the bag for GLENCo.As much as Seraphina realised those who were suddenly dropping by and contacting her now had ulterior motives, she had no intention of playing small.<