Chapter 42
Rosie froze for a second. “Dad, whatever you need, just ask. I’m your daughter. The family’s problems are my problems. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll do it”
Looking at his sweet, gentle daughter–so different from Zina–Kevin finally managed a smile. He squeezed Rosie’s hand and said, one word at a time. “The company’s cash flow is shot. I need you to ask Kyle Carter if he’d be willing to invest.”
Rosie had been bracing for something difficult, but this was a relief. She puffed out her chest confidently.
“Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll go talk to Kyle about it right now. I’m sure he’ll help us.”
“Good, good. That’s my girl.”
Kevin’s mood finally lifted as he watched Rosie hurry out the door again.
When Rosie arrived at the Carter Corporation building, she paused to smooth her hair before walking toward the elevators.
The receptionist, who was usually so welcoming, called out to her with a look of panic.
“Ms. Sinclair, what can I do for you? Does Mr. Carter know you’re coming?”
“Open your eyes and see who you’re talking to. Rosie sneered. “I’m going to be your boss’s wife one day. Since when do I need to announce my arrival to you?”
Before the receptionist could protest further, Rosie had already pressed the button and stepped into the elevator, shooting the woman a contemptuous look as the doors slid shut.
Once the elevator was gone, the receptionist let out a breath of relief. She found an empty cubicle and dialed a familiar number.
“Rosie Sinclair just went up to his office. The show’s about to start.”
“Good. I’ve sent the payment to your account. Pleasure doing business with you.”
“Pleasure’s all mine”
Hanging up, the receptionist returned to her desk with a smug smile.
On the other end of the line, Zina was smiling too.
She’d been watching the Sinclair Group’s finances for a while now. She knew Kevin had to be on his last legs, desperate for an investor. Kyle was his most obvious lifeline, so it was only natural that he would send Rosie to do his bidding.
I hope the little drama I’ve arranged, Zina thought, adds some spice to their fairy–tale romance.
At that very moment, an already irritated Rosie arrived at Kyle’s office.
She was about to complain about the receptionist’s attitude when she pushed open the door and saw a woman standing intimately close to Kyle.
They were talking, and both of them were smiling.
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In an instant, Rosie’s expression soured, and her voice jumped several decibels.
“What are you two doing?”
Startled by the sudden shout, Kyle looked up to see Rosie standing in the doorway, and a flicker of irritation crossed his face.
“When did you get here? Why didn’t you have them call up?”
Kyle rubbed his furrowed brow and started to walk around the woman toward Rosie.
The woman, however, pulled away from Kyle, her gaze fixed on the couple with unconcealed animosity.
“Kyle, who is this woman? Why is she here?” Rosie demanded, her voice rising with each question. “You two were so close. Don’t you love me anymore?”
The accusations tumbled out one after another. She just stared at him, her eyes welling with tears that threatened to fall, making her look all the more pitiful and wronged
For a moment, Kyle felt a pang of panic. He quickly held up his hands, his tone softening
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