Chapter 82

If he hadn’t stuck with Edward for so many years and developed some genuine feelings, there’s no way he’d butt into this kind of situation. Honestly, he just didn’t want to see Edward heading down the wrong path. William Brooks shook his head quickly, looking a little desperate. “Absolutely not. It’s just... your recent behavior's been kind of odd. You've always had a near-perfect reputation, kind of a model in the business world. Wouldn't want to throw all that out the window, right? Like, maybe divorce first, and then, you know... move on. What do you think?” Edward glanced at him, amused, as if William was terrified he'd suddenly commit some huge scandal. He was just about to respond when a knock came at the office door. “Mr. Hawthorne?” They both went silent and turned toward the doorway. Edward’s eyes flickered slightly. “Come in.” Alice walked in with a stack of folders in her arms. Edward’s eyes followed her as she approached step by step. She was dressed in a sleek black busine