, minimalist expanse of Ernst Winters's office on the top floor of the Winters Enterpr
pen, his full attention on her.
te his desk. "I did. Oh, Ernst, she looks so... lost. So fragi
her off. He rounded the desk and placed a comforting hand on her shou
es. "Ernst," she whispered, her voice full of vulnerability, "o
e carried, a guilt he didn't fully understand but knew was tied to Keely and
ly shifted her strategy. It was
gned compassion. "She'll have a hard time on her own after the
ance. The last thing he wanted
Atelier Valois. I could ask her to give Haley a position. Maybe an assistant illustrator
d generosity from a woman who had been wronged. In reality, it was a calculated move to
messy affair to be over. "Do whatever you think is best,"
e this time, and changed the subject to the details of her welcome
hospital, Haley's phone rang
ing to inform you that the divorce agreement has been prepared. Per your... demands... Mr. Winters has agreed to the
lion dollars. Her demands? S
at he was just throwing money at the problem to make it go away. The offer wasn't a kindness; it
not let him buy her silence or her absence. She
ly calm and clear, "that I don't want his money
e other end of the line. Even the
lly managed. "I wil
he had her pride. And right now, that felt like the only thing that matt
o Kiya: I'm checking ou
ing her own calls. She was laying the groundwork for Hale
avor to ask. I need you to interview my cousin for some low-leve
st take Ernst. She would take away Haley's career, her talent,
see none of it. He would only see the kind, forgi
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