As Garrett watched Anastasia leave in Adrian's car, his face grew even colder, the contrast cutting deep. The sight unsettled him more than he cared to admit.
It wasn't Julian's sharp, unspoken warning before he climbed into the car that fueled Garrett's frustration. It was the fact that Julian hadn't acknowledged him at all, not even with a glance. Like he was nothing—a fool beneath notice.
Discontent simmered within Garrett. Somewhere in the back of his mind, Anastasia was still his. Yet now, events had slipped beyond his control, and his fury grew from his own inability to change that. Beaumont Holdings held Stone Group firmly underfoot.
Scowling, he got into his own car. The air inside was thick with tension until Delilah leaned closer, her soft touch momentarily loosening the knot
