Chapter 9 - Vanessa Demands An Immediate End To The Engagement
The following morning, sunlight cut through the blizzard remnants, illuminating the tense interior of the Harrington estate.
Margaret Harrington sat at the head of the breakfast table, reading the morning headlines with a face like thunder.
“Explain to me how a waitress managed to cripple our family’s stock value in less than twelve hours,” Margaret hissed.
Before Tyler could answer, the front door swung open and Vanessa marched into the dining room carrying two suitcases.
“Vanessa? Where are you going?” Tyler asked, jumping up from his chair.
“I am going back to my parents' estate in Winnetka, because I am not marrying a man who brings federal investigations to my doorstep,” she declared coldly.
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“We can weather this storm together if you just give me a few days—!” Tyler pleaded, reaching for her arm.
“Don't touch me,” Vanessa spat, pulling away as she tossed her diamond engagement ring onto the crystal fruit bowl.
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