Chapter 22

Gregory had worked around the clock for days to clear his schedule just to come here and bring Blair back personally. And what did he get in return? She coldly tried to sever every connection between them. When had she become so cruel, disappearing without a trace? Who had taught her to be this heartless? He seized her wrist and pressed her against the wall, forcing something into her pocket. "Listen to me. I don't have time for this back and forth. You have two weeks to return to Kingstead for the wedding. If you're not there..." His voice dropped to a threatening whisper. "Lockhart Group will suffer the consequences of your stubbornness." With that, he glanced around at their shabby surroundings, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. He pulled out a platinum credit card and pressed it into Blair's hand before walking away without another word. His footsteps gradually faded into silence. Blair collapsed against the wall and slumped to the floor. Something crinkled in her poc