Chapter 386

Like Krystal had said before—if Andrew found out, there was no way he'd feel sorry for her. More likely than not, he would cut ties with her immediately. He had once said they were alike. Maybe that part was true. But Krystal wasn't looking for Andrew's sympathy. What she wanted was the kind of power that would make people feel too afraid to cast her aside. She didn't believe in anyone else—only herself. Jeremy didn't respond. Instead, he simply turned and walked into his office. Krystal stared at his back and bit her lip. "You can think it over. But I know you'll say yes." Even if Jeremy didn't want to, she did save his life once, and that was leverage. Both Krystal and Andrew understood the same thing about Jeremy—he carried too much responsibility. He held himself to high standards, which meant he would never become the kind of man who ignored someone in need. ... The next morning, Melody woke up in bed. Outside, it was raining again. She sat up and stared out the windo