Chapter 10 THE PLAN!

LIORA'S POV

I entered Glitters & Co for the second time in just two weeks, my resolve stronger than ever. This visit would not end in disappointment. I strode confidently into the office, bypassing any pretense of politeness by not knocking, and unsurprisingly found him in the company of the notorious Catherine Hearthstone. They quickly disentangled themselves from each other, like children caught in a shameful act.

"Why the sudden modesty? I thought you two were shameless," I remarked, meeting their eyes with a piercing stare.

"And here I thought you had cut all ties with her," Catherine spat, her gaze darting accusingly to Leonard.

"Catherine, I don't want to jeopardize the chance of destroying my company," he muttered to her, his voice low but urgent.

"Wait a minute," Catherine's voice rose as she stared him down, her eyes blazing with disbelief. "Is it because you discovered she's connected to the Hearthstones that you're clinging to her now?"