The ballroom was packed
Every big name in the city had shown up. No one skipped a Holt–Brooks wedding
Lauren stood at the start of the aisle.
She wore a fitted white gown. Her makeup was flawless. Her eyes were calm.
I nodded at her. Don’t worry.
The officiant spoke.
Please welcome the groom.”
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e aisle, a young man stepped out.
king. He looked a little like Spencer. But his vibe was completely different.
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ren, and stood there like a gentleman.
He walked to the altar, nodded
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“Sit down.”
Tessa bit her lip and lowered herself back into her chair.
I pulled out another file.
“April seventh. Lauren’s dress was slashed backstage before the Holt Group annual dinner.”
“Security footage shows you entered the dressing room alone fifteen minutes before she found it.”
“You had the footage overwritten. But the head of security kept a backup.”
The head of security nodded.
“April twenty–third. Lauren was in the hospital. You brought homemade chicken broth with herbs.”
“Mrs. Shaw smelled it right away. I had it tested afterward. The dose of foxglove in that broth was enough to cause he problems in a patient with a high f
I put the lab report on the
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‘Mom! This is a family matter!”
“You just announced in front of two hundred guests that you’re the groom. That makes it everyone’s business.”
I kept my voice steady.
“You said you wouldn’t marry Lauren. You said you wanted me to give Tessa ten percent of the company. Otherwise.
wedding.”
“I said no. You said you wouldn’t regret it.”
Spencer’s fists clenched.
“I’m the oldest. I’m the heir. Even if I’m late, I’m still the groom.”
“What’s Julian doing up there?”
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I turned to the officiant.
“Continue.”
The officiant cleared his throat.
“Please exchange rings.”
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from his pocket and opened it.
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‘Madam, is this some kind of psychological tactic?”
She turned to face me. Her eyes were sharp.
“Spencer will be here any second.”
“He always said this company couldn’t run a day without him.”
I didn’t bother looking at her.
“And what exactly does he think he’s going to do?”
“Because he’s Mr. Holt. Because he’s been running this company for three years. Half the people here answer to him.”
Tessa was practically gloating.
“You’re old, Madam. You don’t have the energy for this.”
“Just give
Bef
ity. Maybe I’ll convince him to take care of you in your old age.”
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
