Chapter 47

“Little did I know I would find the one man to whom my money was a liability rather than an asset. I know you don’t want my money. Anyone who knows you knows that. But you care too much what other people think and you believe that they’ll think you are a freeloader even if you work right alongside of me. You could have continued to work at the club. I could have, with your help, found someone else to run my charities. But I knew you made up your mind as soon as Mrs. Mills opened the door. I asked for a chance to talk to you, but you’re not listening.”

At this point the tears were pouring down Johnny’s cheeks and he made no effort to stop the flow.

“You lied to me,” Caden said evenly, trying hard to control his temper.