ECHOES OF THE PAST
r psyche was all the while faltering from Ethan's declaration, her heart beating a whimsical cadence against he
a gathering of socialites. Their murmurs
an's secondary
he left town
said about hi
ard the patio. The cool night air hit her face, a welcome break from the smothering air ins
make an entry," a recogni
appearance unintelligible. A sparkling reminder of everything O
er voice cautiously impartial.
ngers." Much thanks to you," she said, her tone similarly estimated. " Howeve
alpably between them, imp
ad no idea about any of this." Ethan's declaration was
me and unexpectedly you're back, with a comfortable bid for employment fr
d for any wrongdoing she didn't carry out. However, New Y
estbrook for my own reasons, none of which include Ethan or his or
be, or a hesitant regard. Before she could answer,
e patio. His look flicked between the two ladies, detecti
he steered up to Ethan. She put a possessive hand on his arm, her grin no
ze fixed on Olivia. I trust you'll keep close by, Liv. W
owledged any position, Ethan. Without even having a
You're right, obviously. Could we talk ab
m around her waist before she could respond. Everything alrig
sed of implicit pressures and old competitions. Ethan
ing, Jack." In fact, I was about to inquire ab
at was quickly replaced by warmth. I'd very much
t be imaginable," he said, his voice cut. " The new Head of Global Initiatives is s
nowledged - " Olivia start
could be argued with his tone. I recommend you use tomorrow to find a good pace on the undertaking. Except if, o
her. She opened her mouth to dissent, to tell Ethan precisely where he could push his p
and overreacted. " Mr. Blackwood," he panted, "there's be
ous very rich person was supplanted by a man nearly losing everyth
," he said unobtrusively. "
Jackson encouraging Olivia to leave with him, she wound up at a junct
she saw a gleam of the kid she once cherished -
they were crashing in manners she would never have envisioned, and at the focal point, all things considered, stood a b
t choice she made. Be that as it may, would