Nick and Rachel
r that
in its vast emptiness. It had only been five hours since h
sive atmosphere. The suffocating house seemed to constrict even furt
her presence while his gaze remained fixed
she moved, and she couldn't help but comment
was often deceptive, concealing her
d, deliberately ignoring her as h
see how he's handling the news. From the looks of it, not so well," Ashle
same age," Nick retorted, pushing he
Ashley replied with a smirk, expecting a retort f
u don't have to. No one is forcing you,"
inally understood the true
ry a hundred times over than let you take my inheritan
always striving to outshine Nick. Despite her efforts, she never rec
arned for her father's acknowledgment, but he dismiss
ower to prove her worth and reach the top, even
been particularly close to begin with. As a result, Nick took charge of their
tirely. Nick knew that her relentless pursuit of power a
e your freedom. Once you're married, you won't hav
from his seat and making his way towards the exi
n a few drinks and the company of women who c
**
attire, he still exuded an effortless charm that never failed to attract attention. As he settled at
s, Nick found himself drawn to her. Perhaps, he thought
her, a warm smile gracing his lips. "Hi. You have reall
slightly, realizing the clich
flicker of amusement dancing in her eyes. Nick sil
melodic. "But I must be honest wit
capable of enchanting any woman. "Who cares about him?" h
ughter laced with a hint of flirtation. "Sto
ng. "No, I really don't," he assured her, his
lan until an inebriated woman sitting ne
, and in a moment of misplaced anger, he turned to the woman. "Hey, are
without missing a beat. "And clearly, you're a disgusting
to storm away. "You're a crazy bitch, and I'm not going to w
harp retort pierced through his r
ily eclipsed by surprise. He turned on his heel, his
As