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Chapter 27: An Unexpected Encounter
Anthony stared at Sophie. "Wait. You're telling me you have no interest in inheriting the Stark Consortium?""That's exactly what I said." She picked up her glass of water and took a small sip. "I have no interest in competing with my sisters for your hand."Anthony leaned back in his chair. Well, that's a first.Sonia had practically offered herself to him just to become queen of the Stark Consortium. Mia hated his guts because she thought he was some gold-digging bastard who didn't deserve the inheritance.And here was Sophie, who worked directly under Robert Stark and probably knew more about the Consortium than any of her sisters, casually announcing she wanted no part of it.What the hell is wrong with this family?"So you don't want the inheritance, and you don't want to marry me?""That's correct.""But you're practically running half the Consortium for your father. Why wouldn't you want to inherit it?"Sophie's eyes drifted to the window, where New York's lights stretched out
Chapter 26: The Fifth Daughter
"I am supposed to be giving you a full introduction to the Stark Consortium, and how everything operates." Sophie adjusted her glasses with one knuckle, unhurried, the way she did everything. "But given Father's new deadline, I think it would be wiser to spend the limited time we have on the Stark daughters and everything you need to know about them before you make your decision." Anthony nodded. Or at least he thought he did. He hadn't heard half of what she'd said, because his mind was somewhere else, and his pulse was still running hot from Robert's office. If you even think about going against me again, that will be the last time you see your mother. Robert Stark's words had been replaying in his head since he left the man's office. What the hell had he meant by that? Was he threatening to kill her? Anthony's stomach tightened. No. Surely not. Even Robert Stark can't be that cruel. More likely the bastard meant he'd make sure Anthony never set foot in his mother's hospital r
Chapter 25: Six Months
For a moment, Sonia and Mia just looked at Anthony. Then Sonia smiled. "Right away, darling." She pulled out her phone and stepped out of the room to make the call. Anthony watched her go and let out a slow breath. Well, there goes my freedom, he thought to himself. After everything he'd done to stay away from Robert Stark, he was handing the man exactly what he wanted. "Whatever happened to your grand speech? Beside him, Mia tilted her head, with her arms folded. “About freedom and not becoming Father's puppet?" Anthony closed his eyes. Fuck. Here we go. "You know how, you'd never let Father control you and weren't interested in his money, but now look at you." Mia gave a mocking laugh. "Barely a few days later, you're practically begging to become his heir." "Mia, please." He didn't bother looking at her. "It's more than you think." "Oh, save it." She rolled her eyes. "I knew it was only a matter of time before you showed your true colors. "What?" “A gold-digging tramp lik
Chapter 24: Hospital charges
"Ten thousand dollars?!" Anthony stared at the receptionist, waiting for her to laugh and tell him it was a joke. She didn't. "Yes, sir. The VIP suite visitation f*e is ten thousand dollars." He looked at her for another moment before slowly pulling his hand away from his pocket. Ten thousand dollars, just to see his own mother. What the actual fuck? "Are you serious right now?" he asked. "You're telling me I have to pay ten thousand dollars just to visit my mother?" "I'm afraid that's our policy, sir." "Your policy?" Anthony's voice rose. "What kind of hospital charges people ten thousand dollars to see their own family?" The receptionist kept her professional smile in place. "I understand your concern, sir, but these are the standard charges for visitors accessing our VIP patient suites." Anthony clenched his jaw. He wanted to argue, and part of him wanted to flip the entire reception desk. But he was standing in a hospital that probably cost more to build than he could earn
Chapter 23: The Hospital
He wanted to explain that Linda had been the one who cheated, that he'd spent most of their relationship struggling to make ends meet, that he'd rejected Robert Stark because he didn't want his life bought and sold.But there was so much wrong with Mia's version that he couldn't decide which lie to correct first. He took a breath."Mia, listen—""Sir?" The driver's voice came from the front. "We've arrived."Anthony turned to the window. Outside, a large hospital stood beneath the city lights. He looked from the building to Mia, who had already turned away.You've got to be kidding me. He'd finally learned why she hated him, and it was all based on lies.Before he could gather his thoughts, Sonia put a hand on his arm. "Come on, darling. Go see your mother.""But—""We can talk about all this when you get back." She smiled. "We'll be waiting."He hesitated. There was so much he wanted to say, but his mother was waiting, and right now, seeing her mattered more than winning an argument
Chapter 22: Your mum?
"Your... mom?" Sonia stared at Anthony. For the first time that night, the confident redhead looked completely lost. "Yeah. My mom." She blinked. Her chin was still resting against his hip, her lips still wet, and she looked up at him like he'd just spoken a language she didn't know. "Wait." Her eyebrows drew together. "You want your mother to come here?" He frowned. "What?" She glanced around the room and looked back at him. "You want her to... join us?" For a second he forgot how to speak. Then his eyes nearly popped out of his head. "WHAT?!" "Is that what you're saying?" "NO!" He practically leapt off the bed. "Jesus Christ, Sonia! What the hell is wrong with you?" "Well, what was I supposed to think? You said you wanted her!" "NOT LIKE THAT!" He dragged his trousers back into place and fastened them in a hurry while Sonia watched, still confused, then grabbed his shirt and started on the buttons. "I meant I want to see my mother. As in, visit her. At the hosp
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