Kael had feelings for Lila, so sending other men to her bed made him uncomfortable.
But he figured that after tonight, he would have leverage over Lila—her secrets and weaknesses in his grasp. With that kind of power, he could control her however he pleased.
No more work. He could simply hold onto this little rich woman and live the good life.
Thinking about how he’d soon have both wealth and beauty, Kael was ecstatic.
Meanwhile, Eleanor was also setting a trap for Kendrick.
She sipped her wine slowly, sighing. “Watching all of you in your sweet, happy relationships, I can’t help but feel envious. Coming home to a cold, empty house every night… being alone… it’s lonely. I also want someone to keep me warm…”
She cast a deep, meaningful glance at Kendrick, thinking that even a fool wou
