Chapter 17

Brooklyn gripped the doorknob tightly, her eyes suddenly burning. Christopher's company was something he had built with his own hands. She knew better than anyone how much it meant to him. If only he hadn't destroyed her company. If only he had shown just a little compassion toward her and Robert… There were too many "if onlys" on her mind. Maybe Christopher and Brooklyn wouldn't have ended up in a situation where they stood on opposite sides like enemies. But Christopher had chosen a path that was far too ruthless. After taking the gift deed from him, Brooklyn slammed the door shut with force. Christopher stood outside the door for half the night, smoking through two packs of cigarettes. By the next morning, the ground outside was blanketed in snow. Christopher was exhausted. He said to her, "There are still some things I need to do to compensate for both of you." With that, he walked straight outside and stood in the wind and snow. Christopher was extremely sensitive to co