Just a pretty face? Chayce scowled. That mans commanding presence suggested he was anything but insignificant.
Shelia scoffed dismissively, You dont know that yet. Remember the engagement party? It was all for show. And that guy? Hes just Lindseys arm candy. Just a pretty face, nothing more.
Is that so? Chayce replied, a hint of doubt in his voice. He had assumed the man had some clout, but Shelias words suggested there was nothing to worry about.
Why would I make this up? Lindsey admitted it to me herself. Chayce, arent you short on cash? Lets make a deal.
What kind of deal?
Shelia let out a derisive laugh. Take Lindsey down for me. Theres a decent sum of cash in it for you.
Chayces brow creased with concern. And how do you propose to take her down?
A cold glint sparked in Shelias eyes. Scar her pretty face, cut out her tongue, tarnish her name. Make sure everyone knows shes no good. There are plenty of ways to ruin someone. The point is to shatter her reputation.
Youre asking me to break the law? Chayce gazed into Shelias ruthless eyes.
She chuckled lightly and said, The clever ones dont leave behind proof, even when they break the law, right? Pull this off, and Ill hand you a million dollars. How about it? Are you in?
A million dollars
Chayce was torn.
How come youre so well-off?
Shelia boasted proudly, My boyfriend is Jacob, the vice president at Ray Films. A few gigs there and I
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make a mil easy. Plus, Ill be Mrs. Perry soon enough. Theyre one of the top families around. You know them, dont you?
Over an extended period, Jacob had been distant with Shelia, still upset from their last argument. Eventually, his anger subsided, and he became open to seeing her again.
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Shelia had made several attempts to mend things, finally managing to soothe Jacobs feelings.
In recent days, Shelia had been contemplative. To become Mrs. Perry, she realized she needed to be less impulsive with her decisions.
Her mother had always said that a clever woman should keep her hands clean when dealing with others.
Meeting Chayce today presented Shelia with just the right opportunity.
Chayce was visibly impressed when he learned of Shelias connection to the prominent Perry family. He remarked, I hadnt expected you to have ties with the Perry family. You truly are Kendras daughter.
Both Kendra and Shelia were cunning and ruthlessness.
Well, Chayce found himself in quite a bind. After losing his job, he fell into gambling and racked up a hefty debt. One million dollars could wipe away his gambling debts but also leave him with a tidy sum of money with the rest. And
Chayce glanced at Shelia.
He saw her as a potential financial lifeline.