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CHAPTER FIFTY TWO
Robert woke up to explosive notifications on his phone. The gala photographs had gone viral overnight.Every major gossip site. Every business publication."New Power Couple? Billionaires in Charity Gala.”His phone rang. Dave calling."Get over here." Dave said. "Now."Robert drove to the apartment of Dave. His friend opened the door in a furious way."Have you lost your mind?" Dave asked."Good morning to you too." Robert said."Don't." Dave said. "Those photos are everywhere. This morning Roxanne came crying to me.”"She called you?" Robert asked."Yes." Dave said. "Because she can't trust you right now.""I'm not choosing anyone." Robert said. "It was one dance.""That lasted three songs." Dave said. "I counted. Someone posted video."Robert cursed. "There's video?"Dave pulled out his phone. Showed Robert. Someone had recorded them dancing. Multiple angles.Diana appeared beautiful in the video. Robert looked comfortable. Like he was enjoying himself."I was just being polite." R
CHAPTER FIFTY ONE
Two days, after the arrest of Victoria’s spy, Diana Castellano called Robert."I heard about your assistant." Diana said. "My mother's handiwork. I'm so sorry.""You didn't know?" Robert asked skeptically."God, no." Diana said. “My mother and I do not exactly shares business strategies. We barely speak.""Why are you calling?" Robert asked."Because I imagine you're exhausted." Diana said. "Dealing with Leonard's trial. Your ex-wife's drama. My mother's schemes. You need a break.""I'm fine." Robert said."No, you're not." Diana said. "I can hear it in your voice. You're running on fumes."She wasn't wrong. Robert was exhausted."What are you suggesting?" Robert asked."Come to a gala with me." Diana said. "This Saturday. Pemberton Foundation Charity Gala. Black tie. Very exclusive.""I don't know." Robert said.“It is also good networking, too.” Diana added. “All the big CEOs in the country will be present. Could be good for business."Robert considered. "Just business?""Just busin
CHAPTER FIFTY
A week after Robert paid Sandra's medical bills, something unexpected happened. Roxanne showed up at Robert's office. Her face running down with tears. But not sad tears. Grateful tears."Why?" Roxanne asked. “After everything that my mother did to you. Why save her?""Because you asked me to." Robert said simply."But I thought you said no." Roxanne said. "I thought you refused.""I changed my mind." Robert said. "After you left. I couldn't let her die. Not when I could help."Roxanne crossed the room. Threw her arms around him. Hugged him tight."Thank you." She whispered. "Thank you so much."Robert hugged her back. Felt her warmth. Her gratitude. Her love."You're welcome." He said quietly.Roxanne pulled back. Looked up at him. Their faces close."I love you." She said. "I know I've said it before. But I need you to know. I really love you.""I know." Robert said."Do you love me?" Roxanne asked. Voice small. Vulnerable.Robert took a breath. "Yes. I do."Roxanne's face lit up. "
CHAPTER FORTY NINE
Three days after Leonard's trial ended, Robert received an urgent call from the hospital. Sandra Murillo had been admitted. Heart attack."Who is this?" Robert inquired of the nurse in the telephone.“This is a call from Memorial hospital. You are one of the emergency contacts of Sandra Murillo.”"That's a mistake." Robert said. "I'm not family.""You're her son-in-law." The nurse said. “Her daughter Roxanne named you.”"We're separated." Robert said."Nevertheless, you're listed." The nurse said. "Ms. Murillo is in a serious state. Her daughter is asking for you."Robert hung up. Stared at his phone.Sandra. The woman who'd abused him. Slapped him for five years and humiliated him.Was now in the hospital. Dying possibly.He should feel nothing. Should refuse to go.But he couldn't. Because Roxanne needed him.Robert drove to the Memorial Hospital. Stumbled over Roxanne in the waiting-room. She looked destroyed. Eyes red from crying. Hair messy."Robert." She stood when she saw him. "
CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT
The week before Leonard's trial, Loretta came to Robert's office one last time."I wanted to apologize." She said. "For the scene last week. For putting you in an awkward position.""You don't need to apologize." Robert said. "You were honest. That takes courage.""I've been thinking." Loretta said. "About us. About what we had.""It wasn't real." Robert said gently. "We both knew that.""It was real for me." Loretta said. "Maybe not at first. But somewhere along the way it happened to be real.”"I'm sorry." Robert said. "I never meant to hurt you.""I know." Loretta said. "You're a good man, Robert. You deserve to be happy.""So do you." Robert said."I will be." Loretta smiled. Sad but genuine. "Eventually. After I get over you."She stood. Extended her hand. "Friends?"Robert shook it. "Friends."Robert was relieved when Loretta left. And guilty. She deserved better than him.His phone rang. Diana calling."Have you made a decision?" Diana asked. "About the partnership?""I'm still
CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN
The week after Diana Castellano's dinner invitation, she didn't give up. She called Robert twice. Sent flowers to his office. Left messages with Margaret."She's persistent." Margaret said, bringing in another bouquet. Expensive orchids. "This is the third arrangement this week.""Send them to the hospital." Robert said. "Let patients enjoy them.""Are you going to meet her?" Margaret asked. "About the partnership?""I don't know." Robert admitted. "Her proposal is solid. However, I do not trust the Castellano family.”“Diana appears to be different from her mother.” Margaret said."Or better at hiding it." Robert said.Diana appeared at Zenco that afternoon unannounced."Mr. Jackson." She smiled as she was shown in by Margaret. "I know I'm being pushy. But I really believe in this partnership.”"So you've said." Robert replied. "Multiple times.""Then have dinner with me." Diana said. "One meal. Hear me out properly. If you still say no, I'll leave you alone."Robert considered. "Fi
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