Chapter 43

Sonia's expression darkened. "There's nothing I can do, even if I can't stand it. Can't you see that big shot sitting next to Valerie?" Kieran was born into a family of mystic masters. Though he was young, his name carried weight in Windmere, and Sonia knew better than to offend him. After all, even Lucius and Noah had to show him respect. Naomi smirked. "Pretty faces always have it easy. Any man can be reeled in with looks like hers. "You'd better be careful, Sonia. A man like Mr. White is a rare catch, so you wouldn't want Valerie to steal him away." Sonia's fingers clenched tight around the dart as Naomi's warning struck a nerve. The latter continued rambling, "Think about it. With Mr. White's methods and character, do you think he'd tolerate Valerie throwing a fit right before his eyes? "All men share the same weakness—their principles often crumple when faced with beauty. "Have you ever considered that he might not have let her go for the Woodward family's sake? Maybe he j