When Dominic called earlier, he’d swallowed all his pride. Apologized for Joel. Then begged her to meet him–just once. Said it was the only way to snap Joel out of whatever mess he was stuck in.
Lyra knew the feud between the Fenwicks and Windsors was heating up fast. If she didn’t step in, it could get
worse.
So she agreed–but only if Weston came too.
She set her glass down, voice soft. “He’s the one who saved Fenwick Corp from collapsing, right? He knows how to handle people.”
Poppy didn’t miss a beat. “Exactly! Oh, and get this–Renee’s dad sold her off for seven mil to some gross old guy. Beer gut, nasty teeth, total creep. She completely lost it at the County Clerk’s Office when they signed the papers. Cops had to step in. Someone snapped a pic of her bawling like she was starring in some tragic soap opera.”
Before Lyra could say anything, Weston slid a chicken wing onto her plate, a small smirk playing on his lips.
“People like that always get what’s coming. Let her cry–she’s got plenty more breakdowns in her future.”
***
The meeting was set for three days out, but Joel didn’t sit around.
To show he was serious, he met with a lawyer and drafted a contract–every property, every luxury car, all in Lyra’s name. Just needed her signature.
He even did his homework, digging into what she liked, what made her smile.
By the time he was done, the day had come. He got up early, dressed sharp, and headed out with Dominic.
***
Private Lounge, Five Star Hotel
Joel sat on edge, clutching a Bugatti purchase contract like it was a lifeline.
When the door opened, his eyes locked on the two figures walking in.
Lyra and Weston strolled in hand in hand, both in sleek, matching gray. Calm. Solid. Happy.
Lyra gave Dominic a polite nod before sitting. Joel couldn’t stop staring–her face was blank, distant. And it wrecked him.
When had her smile stopped being his?
His hands shook as he laid the contract and a handwritten list of all her favorites on the table. His voice cracked.
“Lyra… I’ve changed.”
He looked straight at her, eyes raw.
“Just one more chance. Please. Believe me–just this once.
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