Chapter 24

• Adrian looked at me, his expression conflicted. "But how can I keep her money? As a man, as someone who has worked hard to build his own name, how can I take the inheritance of a woman I no longer want in my life?"
• I exhaled softly, stepping closer to him. "Adrian, think about your mother. She needs expensive medical care, and the family’s finances are already stretched thin. Your recent business ventures haven’t yielded returns yet, and we both know that wealth in our industry doesn’t accumulate overnight. We can’t afford to neglect her health."
• He ran a hand through his hair, frustration evident in his features. "Vivian, I don’t want to owe Cassandra anything. I’d rather struggle than take what doesn’t belong to me."