Practiced Sweetness

Declan's apology seemed genuine enough, coming with both a gift and a substantial investment offer. But I wouldn't forgive him, nor would I ever let him matter to me again.

Even if he broke up with Chloe tomorrow, he'd be nothing more than a useful contact now—someone to leverage but never let influence my life.

"Aren't you going to open it?" A flicker of disappointment crossed his face as he noti