PART 2 — “THE THING MONEY COULDN’T FIX”

slightly.

“Sir?”

“How did you do that?” His voice was low. Controlled. But there was something breaking underneath. “I’ve tried everything.”

Rose didn’t answer immediately.

She dried her hands.

Then looked at him—not intimidated, not impressed—just calm.

“You gave them everything,” she said gently.

Nathaniel let out a breath.

“Yes.”

She shook her head.

“No,” continue reading …