Chapter 6
I didn’t expect to be recognized.]
After all, I’d lived in that city for years under the name “Mrs. Kingsley.“]
My face had been in the news plenty of times–just never in a flattering way.[]
But what he said made me pause. []
“How do you even know that guy was telling the truth?” [
I asked.
My reputation out there had never exactly been sparkling.
That mixed–race guy across from me had features so sharp they felt almost unreal.]
Even just a small smile from him could make your heart skip.]
And in that moment, I kind of understood why Carter couldn’t let go of Vivienne.[]
Vivienne had those eyes–warm, soft, seductive.[]
One look from her and even a man like Carter, who never bowed to anyone, would gladly drop to his knees for her.[]
And when this man looked at me, I felt that same pull.]
Even though I was pregnant with someone else’s child.
Maybe that’s just human nature.
Once I decided I didn’t love Carter anymore, it was like I finally had room to breathe.[]
Still, I straightened up and said, “I’m pregnant.“[]
“That look in your eyes is a little out of line.“]]
The handsome guy raised a brow
“I know. You sent me the email two hours
I blinked.
Then it clicked.
ago.”
He was probably one of the reporters my lawyer had reached out to.[]
No wonder he knew all the details about me.
“In that case, you really shouldn’t be getting involved,” I said.[]
He held up a finger and wagged it lightly.
“Mrs. Kingsley, the moment I agreed to publish your story, I was already involved.“[]
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“And now you’re warning me?
“Don’t you think it’s a little late for that?”
The Kingsleys basically own Seattle. []
If I weren’t using their name, they would’ve buried this story in under thirty minutes.
That’s why I went to every outlet I could.
There had to be someone out there who wasn’t afraid of them.]
Still, this guy clearly had guts. [
Was he planning to drop this bomb and then disappear off the grid?
He didn’t answer. Just started chatting with me about random scandals.]
Nothing about me anymore–just other people’s messes.
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Chapter 6
“Scandals” might be pushing it. []
It was probably just tomorrow’s clickbait.]
But it did make the flight a lot less boring.
The turbulence got worse toward the end, and by the time we landed on the other side of the ocean, it was already morning.
My best friend was waiting outside the gate.
She waved when she saw me. “Sienna, finally!“]
Then she noticed the guy behind me and lit up.
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“No way you flew with Lucian Cross? That’s insane.“]]
I gave her a weird look.
“Lucian who?”
“Lucian Cross! CEO of Cross International?”
“The youngest Cross heir?”
Just then, the man I’d spent the flight with walked up.
He offered his hand and said casually, “Nice to meet you.”
‘I’m Lucian Cross. I’m in business.”
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