Chapter 15
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Nadine’s POV
I walked into my house slamming the door behind me. The anger in me hasn’t cooled yet. My
pulse was thundering. My breath was tight. And every step I took felt like I was carrying the
weight of a decision I could no longer avoid.
I dropped my bag on the couch and went straight to my father’s study. He was there, already
reviewing some papers, barely looking up as I entered. I didn’t wait for a greeting. I couldn’t. I
had a plan, and it had to start now.
“Dad,
” I snapped.
His eyes lifted slowly. Cautious and Alert. Like he could already sense the storm hanging on my
shoulders
I said sharply.
“We need to talk about Ashton.
”
He finally looked at me.
“What about him?” his voice was steady but weary.
I stepped forward, refusing to blink.
“The engag
