Enemies In High Places

Just when everyone thought Damian was about to make his move, he suddenly withdrew his eyes and spoke to Theodore in a flat tone. "Let's have a conversation in your study."

Theodore straightened. "Of course, Mr. Blackwell. Please, this way."

Elena watched as they disappeared upstairs, exhaling quietly.

So, he wasn't here for her.

She had clearly used him just now, and she knew someone like him wouldn't miss that fact.

Yet, he had let her off so easily?

For a brief moment, she felt something close to guilt.

She had heard the rumors—that before his accident, Damian Blackwell had been so breathtakingly handsome that even women envied his looks.

Selena, on the other hand, was far from relieved. She shot Elena a hateful glare. "Don't think this changes anything! The Cross Corporation is already struggling. If we don't secure an alliance with the Hayes family, we'll go bankrupt!"