"So?" Edward asked, his gaze fixed on
Evelyn. "Do you agree?"
The dining room fell silent. Every pair of eyes settled on Evelyn, waiting for the answer she would give.
Edward remained composed on the outside, but inwardly, he was pleased with how neatly everything had fallen into place.
After his conversation with Seraphina the previous night, he had reached a decision. If Evelyn wanted to step into the company, then she would do it on his terms. She wanted her mother's company. He would make her pay for it.
Evelyn slowly exhaled before lifting her eyes to meet his.
"I need time to think about it."
A gentle smile spread across Edward's face.
"Of course." He picked up his teacup and took an unhurried sip before setting it back down.
"Take two days. If you still haven't made a dec
