Chapter 400

Gordon Klime was a senior employee of 20 years at the Morgan Group. What would happen if they fired him? Cole could only wonder. In the afternoon, Kieran left the office early and went straight to the Morgan residence. Frances and Amelie were not home yet. Ruby hung around, and Noah was home. Nicole watched the three younger members having fun at home. Holding a poker card, Noah flinched from Nicole's gaze. He warned her, "Stop peeking at my hand! You're gonna help your daughter win the game, aren't you? It's like she's your kid, and I'm not!" Nicole was annoyed at Noah's snarkiness. "Since Ruby's here today, don't play dirty. Lila has never cheated, by the way." Ruby warmly suggested, "Why don't we play Bridge so Nicole can play too?" Noah glanced at her. "Lila doesn't know how to play Bridge. Are you trying to give her a hard time?" "Stop the nonsense, Noah. I'm sure Ms. Clemence didn't mean it that way." Lila jumped at Noah's unnecessary hostility. She knew Noah was on her sid