"I have no time for your sob story. You can sugar coat it as much as you like. Nick bit out. "We all know you slept with Julian's assistant in the past. My concern, Miss Blake, is that you leave Billy out of this. He sees the best in everyone and he is innocent in this. I understand that Billy is growing increasingly attached to you, and I only hope that when you leave, you have the decency to leave him alone."
Shocked by his hateful comment, I watched him turn away and walk outside to the dinner party, all full of grace. As if he didn't accuse me of cheating on Julian - something that I never did!
I breathed deeply, attempting to compose myself. Straightening my shoulders, I began tettering back outside on my heels, focused on steadying my shaking hands.
Outside, the smell of the se
