Chapter 41

She drove straight to Cooper Group. Yep, that person was none other than Ryan. Ryan's feelings for Chloe were no secret, and Irene's love for Hank was just as obvious. In a way, they both wanted the same thing. "Sorry, you don't have an appointment. Please schedule one with Mr. Cooper and come back later," the receptionist said, eyeing Irene's swollen, red cheeks. Honestly, it was kind of polite she hadn't already kicked her out. "Just tell him Irene is here, and I've got a way for him to make Chloe his forever," she said flatly. She was risking it all—no room for failure. The receptionist looked torn, hesitating with her hand hovering over the phone. Irene pulled out a wad of cash from her bag and dropped it on the desk. "Repeat my exact words. That's all yours." Money talked. The call went through. "Mr. Cooper asked you to head up." The receptionist still had no clue why that message had gotten her in, but hey, not her problem. Riding the elevator straight to the top floor, Irene ste